Research Associate 1- (Biochem and Molecular Biology)

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Medical

Dental

Tuition remission

Job summary

UHealth-University of Miami Health System is seeking a Research Associate 1 in Miami to contribute to mitochondrial regulation of leukemic/hematopoietic stem cells or red blood cell maturation projects under the supervision of senior staff.

The role uses in vitro and in vivo models, including mice, and requires maintaining detailed lab notes, preparing samples, and contributing to manuscripts and presentations as part of an academic medical center environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field; master's degree preferred.
• No prior experience required.
• Prior lab research experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Time management

Confidentiality

Flexibility

Independent work / collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Department Specific Functions

The Research Associate 1, SOM will work on- Mitochondrial regulation of leukemic/hematopoietic stem cells or in red blood cell maturation research projects under the supervision of the senior staff. S/he will use a variety of model systems and techniques to conduct basic and translational research. The model systems include in vitro (cell culture), and in vivo (mice) models. The techniques include standard and innovative techniques to analyze DNA, RNA, protein, microscopic analyses, flow cytometric analysis, FACS sorting. S/he will help to maintain mouse colony; collect samples; extract DNA, RNA, protein. S/he needs to maintain well-organized, dated, detailed, and up-to-date laboratory notes, both physical and electronic, which serve as a record of the rationale, experimental design, materials and procedures used, any changes to the work as performed, results, data analysis and interpretation, and suggestions for future experiments. S/he will help prepare manuscripts, presentations, etc.

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.
• 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

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in relevant field, master's degree preferred.
• Certification and Licensing: Not Applicable.
• Experience: No prior experience required.
• No prior experience required.
• Prior lab research experience preferred.
• 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.

Benefits and Compensation

• competitive salaries
• medical
• dental
• tuition remission

About the Employer

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 timeEmployee Type:Staff