Research Assistant

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Medicine, division of Infectious Diseases, at the University of Miami invites applications for a full-time Research Assistant to be on-site at the UHealth campus. The role supports research investigators by performing laboratory tests, data collection, literature review, and a clerical role to ensure smooth operations of office facilities.

The Research Assistant will follow established SOPs and work under the PI or designee.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
• Excellent English language skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate laboratory equipment and materials.
• Maintain logs, records, and laboratory notebooks.
• Review and edit materials for publication and prepare publication schedules.
• Communicate with PI or supervisor regarding experimental data and related issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Evenings/nights/weekends

Lab safety

Education

High School diploma

Tools

PCR

qPCR

DNA/RNA extraction

Molecular cloning

Protein expression

Protein purification

Restriction digest

Protein gel electrophoresis

DNA gel electrophoresis

Western blot

Southern blot

siRNA transfections

Job description

The department of Medicine, division of Infectious Diseases, has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Research Assistant to work onsite on the UHealth campus. The Research Assistant contributes with research investigators by providing research and experimentation support while following established protocols. Further, the Research Assistant performs a clerical role to ensure the smooth operations of office facilities. The Research Assistant will perform a variety of technical duties involved in conducting physical, chemical, biological and other research laboratory tests to obtain data for research purposes. This individual will conduct laboratory methods utilizing the latest methodologies in molecular and cell biology in support of sponsored research, review scientific journals, abstracts and other literature for information applicable to research experiments.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

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. Set up instruments, materials and apparatus and operate laboratory equipment required for specific tests. Operates and maintains laboratory equipment. Reviews and edits various materials for publication and prepares publication schedules. Maintains appropriate logs, records, and laboratory notebooks. Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures. Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs). The Research Assistant will work under the direction of the principal investigator, program director or designee, such as a Lab Manager or above. Assemble annual and monthly reports and presentations. Communicate with the PI or assigned supervisor regarding experimental data, laboratory, or other work-related issues. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. Perform other duties as assigned.

Department Specific Functions

Work-related knowledge in tissue culture, molecular biology and genetics laboratory test techniques. Work- related knowledge qPCR, PCR, DNA/RNA extraction, molecular cloning, amplification of DNA sequences by PCR, protein expression techniques, protein purification, plasmid analyses by restriction digest, protein gel electrophoresis, DNA gel electrophoresis, Western blotting, Southern Blotting, siRNA/DNA transfections, are preferred. Collaborate with other employees, good organizational skills, and excellent computer skills required. Excellent English language skills (both verbal and written) 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.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma or equivalent required Minimum 1 year of relevant experience Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes: Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail. Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines. Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion. Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary. Commitment to the University’s core values. Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System (\"UHealth\") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation. The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride. The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019. The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.