Research Assistant 1 at University of Miami Miami, FL

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Tuition remission

Job summary

The University of Miami seeks a part-time Research Assistant 1 (A) to support research investigators by following established protocols and providing essential clerical assistance on the UHealth campus in Miami, FL.

The role includes setting up lab equipment, organizing materials and bibliographies, ordering supplies, and maintaining study records. Flexibility to work evenings or weekends is required as necessary.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates various scientific apparatus and performs 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 materials for publication and prepares publication schedules.
• Maintains appropriate logs, records, and study notebooks.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and safeguards assets.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organize and prioritize

Discretion with confidential info

Work evenings/nights/weekends

Independent/collaborative

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Research Assistant 1 job at University of Miami. Miami, FL.

The department of Public Health has an exciting opportunity for a part-time Research Assistant 1 (A) to work on the UHealth campus. The Research Assistant 1 (A) contributes to research investigators by providing research and experimentation support while following established protocols. The Research Assistant 1 (A) performs a clerical role to ensure the smooth operations of office facilities.

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.

• 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.

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

• 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.

Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.

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 - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status: Part time Employee Type: Staff Pay Grade: A1