Alzheimer's Genetics Research Associate I

UMiami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Human Genetics has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Research Associate 1 to work in Miami. The Research Associate 1 will support research activities by conducting laboratory experiments and advancing expertise through education, training, and research.

The role involves performing genetic and molecular biology techniques, data analysis, and collaborative work with project PIs, contributing to publications and ongoing studies in Alzheimer’s

Qualifications

• Learning new procedures, technologies, and protocols.
• Team collaboration to support research.
• Proficient with office software and applications.
• Clear written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Understand and interpret research protocols and procedures.
• Participate in publication of significant results.
• Maintain awareness of current research findings.
• Ensure research follows good research practice.
• Collect, prepare, analyze specimens or tissue cultures.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Perform routine assays, tests, and studies.
• Compute results and perform statistical analysis.
• Adhere to institutional policies and protect assets.
• Collaborate with PIs on molecular genetics experiments.
• Implement nucleic acid extraction, cloning, PCR, sequencing.

Skills

Learning Agility

Teamwork

Technical Proficiency

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Human Genetics has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Research Associate 1 to work in Miami. The Research Associate 1 will support research activities by conducting laboratory experiments and advancing expertise through education, training, and research.

The role involves performing genetic and molecular biology techniques, data analysis, and collaborative work with project PIs, contributing to publications and ongoing studies in Alzheimer’s