Research Associate 1, SOM (A)

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami, SOM, seeks a full-time Research Associate 1 to support skin research projects by conducting laboratory experiments and advancing expertise through ongoing education and training. Under supervision of the lab head and senior staff, you will handle transgenic mice, prepare and analyze samples, perform DNA/RNA/protein and histology work, and maintain detailed lab notes.

You will also assist with manuscripts, presentations and training of other personnel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required in a related field.
• Ability to follow protocols with accuracy and care.
• Commitment to confidentiality and ethics in research.
• Flexibility to work evenings, nights, and weekends as needed.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Understand and interpret research protocols and procedures.
• Collect, prepare, analyze, and evaluate specimens or tissue cultures.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and perform routine assays.
• Carry out DNA, RNA, protein and histology analyses as required.
• Maintain organized, dated, and up-to-date lab notes and records.
• Assist in preparing manuscripts, presentations, and grants; train other staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Discretion

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Current Employees

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Core Job 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 Responsibilities 60%

• 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 40%

• The Research Associate 1, SOM will work on funded skin research projects under the supervision of the lab head (Principal Investigator/PI) and senior staff.
• The lab uses multiple lines of transgenic mice with skin phenotype to understand human skin disorders.
• Upon training, s/he is expected to monitor and handle the mice, maintain the mouse colony, collect samples, and carry out subsequent analyses.
• S/he is expected to be a responsible professional and pay attention to detail.
• Upon training, s/he needs to be able to carry out experiments independently by following established protocols and take detailed and informative notes.
• S/he should have background knowledge in biology/chemistry/cell biology/genetics and have had hands‑on lab experience (as a credit requirement or research experience or employment).
• S/he needs to know how to make solutions and dilutions, and do so safely.
• S/he will use a variety of model systems (in vitro, in vivo and ex vivo) and techniques to carry out DNA, RNA, protein and histology (staining, imaging) analyses.
• 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 protocol as performed, results, data analysis and interpretation, and suggestions for future experiments, with guidance and supervision of the lab head.
• S/he will help prepare manuscripts, presentations, grants, etc., and help to train other personnel.
• S/he will help with general lab maintenance (e.g., keeping logs of reagents and supplies, maintaining equipment, keep the lab tidy).
• S/he needs to adhere 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

Bachelor's Degree

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.
• Being a responsible professional who cares about the success of lab projects.

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