Lab Research Assistant I — Research & Lab Support

University of Miami; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami is seeking a Research Assistant 1 to support investigators with research and experimentation while following established protocols and performing clerical duties to ensure smooth office operations.

This entry-level role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, at least 1 year of relevant experience, and strong communication, teamwork, and technical skills with common office software. The position is full-time and temporary within a university research environment.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Learning Agility, Teamwork, Technical Proficiency, Communication.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates various scientific apparatus and makes minor repairs.
• Prepares correspondence and answers phones.
• Formulates and maintains bibliographies and completes applications and forms.
• Orders laboratory supplies and maintains culture media reagents.
• Reviews and edits various materials for publication and prepares publication schedules.
• Maintains appropriate logs, records, and study notebooks.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Skills

Learning Agility

Teamwork

Technical Proficiency

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The University of Miami is seeking a Research Assistant 1 to support investigators with research and experimentation while following established protocols and performing clerical duties to ensure smooth office operations.

This entry-level role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, at least 1 year of relevant experience, and strong communication, teamwork, and technical skills with common office software. The position is full-time and temporary within a university research environment.