Research Associate 1

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition remission

Job summary

A prominent university health system in Miami is seeking a full-time Research Associate 1 to support research activities within the Department of Dermatology. This entry-level role involves conducting laboratory experiments, maintaining research protocols, and analyzing data. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and exhibit strong analytical skills. The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical and dental coverage, contributing to the enriching environment of the university's academic medical center.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field required.
• No prior experience required.
• Ability to analyze and organize work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory experiments on assigned research projects.
• Participate in publication of significant results.
• Maintain overview of relevant research findings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Ability to prioritize work

Confidential information handling

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field

Job description

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The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Dermatology has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Research Associate 1, SOM to work in Miami, FL. The Research Associate 1, SOM supports research activities for the assigned division by conducting laboratory experiments on assigned research projects. Moreover, the incumbent operates with the goal of advancing their expertise through continued education, training, and research.

Core Job Functions

• 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, 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.

Department Specific Functions

• To scientifically contribute to ongoing projects.
• To design, develop and execute own scientific research and development ideas, in collaboration with a research team.
• To help assembling and writing scientific grant applications to federal and non-federal institutions for funding.
• To write scientific reports in the form of conference abstracts/presentations, articles and funding agencies reports.
• If required, to be able to mentor undergraduate and graduate rotating students.

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

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field
• No prior experience required
• 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 - 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. Click here for additional information.

Job Status: Full time

Employee Type: Staff

Pay Grade: A5

Seniority level: Entry level