Research Associate 1

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The University of Miami/UHealth Department of SCCC has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Research Associate 1 to work at the UHealth Medical Campus in Miami, FL.

CORE JOB SUMMARY

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.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS                                                                                                          

• Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures.
• Participates in the publication of significant results.
• Maintains an overview of relevant research findings.
• 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.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS                                                                                                         

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field required

​Experience:

No prior experience required

Department Specific Functions

• Responsible for carrying out independent research experiments under the scientific guidance of the PI or senior lab members (postdocs and students)
• As needed, the research associate is required to assist with other lab members’ research as directed by the PI
• Directly responsible for properly managing and supervising the acquisition, processing, storage, accountability, shipping, and documentation of biological specimens.

• Responsible for reading and understanding the study protocol and SOPs  for procedures for the acquisition, processing, storage, accountability, shipping, and documentation of biological specimens for each study protocol prior to conducting any procedures.
• Responsible for accurate accountability records and storage of the specimens in a manner such that all specimens are easily retrievable.
• Ensures all Laboratory source documents are completed accurately.
• Directly responsible for proper shipping. All samples to be shipped will be inventoried by the Research Associate.
• Orders laboratory supplies as needed.
• Attends and participates in sponsor meetings and training groups as requested.
• Keeps detailed notebooks and records of all scientific experiments and regularly presents research results in lab meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Department Specific Qualifications          

Education:

Bachelor’s degree

Experience:

Prior experience working in a lab preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Knowledge of scientific terminology.
• Prior experience working in a molecular biology lab is desired, but not required.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to communicate in written and spoken English is absolutely required
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• excellent data recording and organizational skills as well as excellent writing, verbal and interpersonal skills are required
• Detail oriented, with a willingness to learn new skills and work independently, but still be a team player.
• Bachelor's degree in science and some prior work in a lab are absolutely required.

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.

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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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