Research Assistant 1 for Reach Study

University of Miami; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami seeks a Research Assistant 1 to support investigators by performing research and experimentation tasks while following established protocols. The role also provides clerical support to ensure smooth operations of office facilities on campus.

Responsibilities include setting up and operating laboratory apparatus, preparing bibliographies, ordering supplies, maintaining culture media reagents, and keeping detailed logs and study notebooks in compliance with university

Qualifications

• Education and experience as stated in core qualifications.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proficiency with office software and basic lab-related applications.
• Ability to learn new procedures and adapt to changing priorities.

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 materials for publication and prepares publication schedules.
• Maintains logs, records, and study notebooks.
• Adheres to University and unit policies and safeguards assets.

Skills

Learning Agility

Teamwork

Technical Proficiency

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent / relevant experience, certification or license

Job description

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CORE JOB SUMMARY

The Research Assistant 1 contributes to research investigators by providing research and experimentation support while following established protocols. The Research Assistant 1 performs a clerical role to ensure the smooth operations of office facilities.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

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

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license

Experience: Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required

Certification and Licensing: Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.
  This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Temporary