Lab Research Associate I – Dermatology (Entry Level)

University of Miami; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Tuition remission

Job summary

The University of Miami is seeking a full-time Research Associate 1 in the Department of Dermatology. The role supports laboratory-based research projects, conducting experiments and contributing to ongoing education and training. This position emphasizes developing expertise through hands-on work and scholarly activity.

The incumbent will perform routine assays, analyze data, and assist in preparing publications while adhering to established research practices and university policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• No prior experience required.
• Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• 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 and developments.
• 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.

Skills

Learning Agility

Teamwork

Technical Proficiency

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Job description

The University of Miami is seeking a full-time Research Associate 1 in the Department of Dermatology. The role supports laboratory-based research projects, conducting experiments and contributing to ongoing education and training. This position emphasizes developing expertise through hands-on work and scholarly activity.

The incumbent will perform routine assays, analyze data, and assist in preparing publications while adhering to established research practices and university policies.