Research Associate 1 - Ophthalmology (Miami, FL)

umiami; Miami (FL); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 66.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The University of Miami Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is offering a full-time Research Associate I position in Miami, FL. The role supports ongoing research projects by conducting laboratory experiments and advancing expertise through training and education.

Strong emphasis on learning and collaboration within the team in a busy research environment. Core duties include interpreting protocols, performing assays, maintaining equipment, and contributing to publications.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required.
• No previous experience required.
• Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Proficiency with office software and relevant computer applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Understand and interpret research protocols and procedures.
• Participate in publication of significant results.
• Maintain awareness of relevant research findings.
• Ensure all research follows good research practices.
• Stay updated on publications related to methods and developments.
• Collect, prepare, analyze, and evaluate specimens or tissue cultures.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Perform routine assays, tests, and studies.
• Conduct data collection and statistical analysis of results.
• Adhere to university policies and safeguard assets.

Kenntnisse

Learning Agility

Teamwork

Technical Proficiency

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Jobbeschreibung

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The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, has an exciting full time opportunity for a Research Associate 1 in Miami, Florida. 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 his/her 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.

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 required

Experience:

No previous experience required

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.

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

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Job Status: Full time

Employee Type: Staff