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Research Assistant 1 for Reach Study

Part-time

University of Miami

Coral Gables, FLPart-time / TemporarySeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Coral Gables, FL
Role Type
Research
Schedule
Part-time / Temporary
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Research Assistant 1 supports research investigators by providing research and experimentation assistance while following established protocols. The role also performs clerical work to support office operations, including maintaining study records, handling correspondence, and managing laboratory supplies. The position is on-site in Coral Gables and is listed as part-time and temporary.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Learning AgilityTeamworkOffice SoftwareCommunication

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent1 Year Relevant Experience

Full job description

On-Site

Coral Gables, FL

Part time

R100102105

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CORE JOB SUMMARY The Research Assistant 1 contributes to research investigators by providing research and experimentation support while following established protocols. The Research Assistant 1 performs a clerical role to ensure the smooth operations of office facilities. CORE JOB FUNCTIONS 1. Sets up and operates various scientific apparatus and makes minor repairs. 2. Prepares correspondence and answers phones. 3. Formulates and maintains bibliographies and completes applications and forms. 4. Orders laboratory supplies and maintains culture media reagents. 5. Reviews and edits various materials for publication and prepares publication schedules. 6. Maintains appropriate logs, records, and study notebooks. 7. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary. CORE QUALIFICATIONS Education: High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license Experience: Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required Certification and Licensing: Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.

  • Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.

  • Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.

  • Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.

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Job Status:

Part time

Employee Type:

Temporary

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How this job compares

Set against the 713 open Research Assistant jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$45–60K/yr65 salary ranges
  • US median$18–25/hr288 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 24 open Research Assistant jobs in Florida and 713 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Florida
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Research Assistant postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year at the median (150 postings).
Education
192 of the 713 open Research Assistant jobs (27%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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