Senior Research Associate 3

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The Department of Otolaryngology is currently seeking a full time Sr. Research Associate 3 to work in Miami, FL. The Senior Research Associate 3 supports research activities under the direction of a principle investigator, program director or designee of the principle investigator or program director.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS                                                                                                     

• Contributes to basic and applied research activities by collecting and analyzing data.

• Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures.

• Maintains an overview of relevant research findings.

• Ensures all research is undertaken according to good research practice.

• Designs, evaluates, and implements methods and protocols for assigned research projects.

• Recommends purchase of new equipment for research projects.

• Writes scientific articles and manuscripts for publication and presentation.

• Oversees and ensures the safe handling of radioactive and hazardous materials.

• Prepares analytical reports relative to research data.

• 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:

Master’s Degree in relevant field

Experience:

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Skill in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data.

• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.

• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.

DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM

Department Specific Functions

Core Technical Expertise and Research Competencies:

•          Proficient in a broad range of advanced laboratory techniques including tissue and cell culture, survival surgeries, and auditory brainstem recordings in experimental animals.

•          Skilled in precise anatomical procedures such as inner ear isolation and immunohistological staining of hair cells to support auditory neuroscience research.

•          Adept in establishing and optimizing cell and tissue culture models for drug screening applications, employing primary cell lines, ELISA, immunostaining, and high-resolution confocal microscopy.

Behavioral and Functional Neuroscience Assessments

•          Conducts comprehensive behavioral assays including the three-chamber test for social interaction, marble burying, wood chew, ultrasonic vocalization, elevated plus maze, and pre-pulse inhibition to assess autism-related behaviors and auditory processing in rodent models.

•          Applies neurophysiological techniques such as binaural interaction and noise-gap evoked potentials to evaluate central auditory processing.

Laboratory Operations and Compliance Leadership

•          Independently develops, documents, and maintains laboratory SOPs, experimental protocols, and quality control procedures.

•          Responsible for full-spectrum management of animal colonies including rat and guinea pig models with strict adherence to IACUC protocols and ethical research standards.

•          Leads daily lab operations with a focus on efficiency, compliance, and data integrity.

•          Actively manages lab inspections, safety audits, and institutional compliance activities. These contributions promote a culture of accountability and excellence across our research programs.

•          Assist in coordinating and participating in outreach efforts such as lab tours and educational sessions.

•          Assists the PI in organizing and managing meetings with internal and external collaborators, ensuring efficient communication, clear documentation, and timely follow-ups that support ongoing research partnerships and proposal development.

Molecular and Cellular Biology Techniques

•          Experienced in the isolation of immune cell subsets (dendritic cells, macrophages, neutrophils, and T cells) and protein analysis techniques including chromatography (thin-layer, gel permeation, ion-exchange), Western blotting, PCR, and DNA/RNA extraction.

•          Conducts flow cytometry, antibiotic resistance profiling, and histopathological assessments, ensuring accurate biological characterization.

Scientific Communication and Mentorship

•          Regularly collaborates with the Principal Investigator on project design, data interpretation, and strategy development.

•          Supervises and mentors students and visiting scholars, enhancing the lab’s research capabilities and training environment.

•          Actively presents findings at national and international scientific forums and contributes to high-quality manuscript preparation for peer-reviewed publications.

Data Analysis and Reporting

•          Interprets complex datasets and compiles detailed reports, offering data-driven recommendations to inform experimental direction and research planning.

Department Specific Qualifications                                                                                

Education:

Masters degree in microbiology

Experience:

More than five years laboratory experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

Independently develops, documents, and maintains laboratory SOPs, experimental protocols, and quality control procedures.

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

A10