Research Associate 1
University of Miami

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The department of the Miami Project has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Research Associate 1 to work at UHealth. The Research Associate 1, SOM supports research activities for the assigned division by conducting laboratory experiments on assigned research projects. Moreover, the incumbent operates with the goal of advancing his/her expertise through continued education, training, and research.

• Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures.
  
• Participates in the publication of significant results.
  
• Ensures all research is undertaken according to good research practice.
  
• Keeps abreast of current publications relative to methods, techniques, and developments within the area of research.
  
• Collects, prepares, analyzes, dissects, and evaluates specimens or tissue cultures.
  
• Operates and maintains laboratory equipment.
  
• Performs a variety of routine assays, tests, and studies.
  
• Performs calculations to complete research test results, collects data, and performs statistical analysis of laboratory results.
  
• Maintains a detailed and clearly written laboratory notebook that is updated on a daily basis.
  
• Conduct biochemical and cell-based assays, including high content screening assays
  
• Do in vivo experiments using animal models to test the efficacy of novel compounds, cDNAs, or knockdown/knockout strategies.
  
• Do routine molecular biology (cloning, PCR, RT-PCR, prepare viral vectors, various transcriptomic approaches) to support the in vitro and in vivo experiments
  
• Perform immunochemical staining of tissue sections, and fluorescent, confocal and laser capture microscopy.
  
• Maintain laboratory areas; order lab supplies, participate in weekly lab meetings, including presenting results and methods to group members; plan weekly work schedules. Keep detailed laboratory notebooks and maintain documents relating to standard-operating procedures and vectors.
  

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field
  
• No prior experience required
  

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
  
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
  
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
  
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
  
• Commitment to the University's core values.
  
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
  

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

Job Status:
Full time

Employee Type:
Staff

Pay Grade:
r4

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