Ophthalmology Research Associate I - Temporary

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Tuition remission

Job summary

The Department of Ophthalmology at University of Miami is seeking a temporary Research Associate 1 to support laboratory experiments in Miami. The role focuses on conducting experiments, collecting data, and contributing to ongoing projects while developing expertise through training and education.

Core duties include interpreting protocols, maintaining equipment, and assisting with data analysis and publication efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• No prior experience required.
• Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong teamwork and communication abilities.
• Proficiency with common office software and relevant computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures.
• Participates in 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.

Skills

Learning agility

Teamwork

Technical proficiency

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The Department of Ophthalmology at University of Miami is seeking a temporary Research Associate 1 to support laboratory experiments in Miami. The role focuses on conducting experiments, collecting data, and contributing to ongoing projects while developing expertise through training and education.

Core duties include interpreting protocols, maintaining equipment, and assisting with data analysis and publication efforts.