Research Associate 1, SOM

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Miami is seeking a Research Associate 1 to support division research activities by conducting laboratory experiments and contributing to ongoing projects. The role emphasizes advancing expertise through education, training, and research in a dynamic academic setting.

Responsibilities include interpreting protocols, maintaining lab equipment, processing specimens, and performing basic assays with rigorous attention to quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Understand and interpret research protocols and procedures.
• Participate in publication of significant results.
• Maintain an overview of relevant research findings.
• Ensure all research is undertaken according to good research practice.
• Keep abreast of current publications relative to methods, techniques, and developments.
• Collect, prepare, analyze, dissects, and evaluate specimens or tissue cultures.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Perform a variety of routine assays, tests, and studies.
• Perform calculations to complete research test results, collect data, and perform statistical analysis of laboratory results.
• Adhere to University policies and safeguards University assets.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organize and prioritize

Independent and collaborative work

Ability to work evenings, nights, and/

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

SUMMARY

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

1. Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures.
2. Participates in the publication of significant results.
3. Maintains an overview of relevant research findings.
4. Ensures all research is undertaken according to good research practice.
5. Keeps abreast of current publications relative to methods, techniques, and developments within the
   area of research.
6. Collects, prepares, analyzes, dissects, and evaluates specimens or tissue cultures.
7. Operates and maintains laboratory equipment.
8. Performs a variety of routine assays, tests, and studies.
9. Performs calculations to complete research test results, collects data, and performs statistical analysis
   of laboratory results.
10. 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

Experience

No prior experience required

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.

DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM

Department Specific Functions
Perform specialized routine and specialized diagnostic procedures in the areas of
chemistry, hematology, and immunology utilizing standard protocols involving ELISA, IFA,
microscopy, serology, RIA, gel electrophoresis, chemistry and hematology analyzers and
others. Calculate test results. All tests have maximum turnaround time of 4-6 hours
necessitating excellent work and organizational skills. Works independently in these areas.
Operate sensitive and complex laboratory equipment including maintenance and troubleshooting/minor repairs.
Accessions and registers clinical specimens received for all testing areas of the lab utilizing a computer system
Assist in research projects inclusive of test performance and data basing.

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. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff