Research Assistant 3

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The Department of Otolaryngology is currently seeking a full time Research Assistant 3 to work in Miami, FL. The Research Assistant 3 (A) explores innovations to research and strives to improve implementation and family outcomes. The Research Assistant 3 (A) ensures compliance with University policies, rules, and regulations to meet federal, state, and local standards pertaining to safety and ethics.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS                                                                                                     

• Plans and implements research experiments, according to research protocols, to assure high-quality scientific results in support of applicable project goals.

• Participates in assessing the feasibility of implementing innovations.

• Assesses data trends and develops reports and presentations.

•  Supports the initiation of new research by reviewing and synthesizing literature.

• Oversees inventory of supplies and equipment and places orders in a timely fashion.

• Assists in the preparation of scientific papers, reports, and manuscripts.

•  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

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

• Work with research group members and support experiments within the NeuroTherapeutics Lab (Dr. Rajguru)

• Carry out data collection and analysis following standard operating procedures established in the lab

• Use good research practices and support collection, preparation, and analyses of various samples

• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment following SOP

• Document all observations and document all protocols and procedures as per guidance provided

• Adhere to University and laboratory policies

Department Specific Qualifications                                                                                

Education:

Batchelor’s degree minimum in Neuroscience, Biomedical Sciences or relevant STEM discipline

Experience:

Working with rodents, carrying out scientific experiments and statistics

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Strict adherence to established protocols

• Experience working in a lab setting

• Design of experiments

• Auditory and vestibular physiology, neuroanatomy, and neurophysiology

• Immunohistochemistry, confocal and fluorescence imaging, dissection and processing of tissue

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

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