Research Associate 3

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Medicine has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Research Associate 3 to design and perform research focused on developing novel experimental therapies for human malignancies, collaborating with scientists within UM and elsewhere.

You will maintain daily lab operations, assist with purchasing and inventory, ensure biosafety and SOP compliance, document results for manuscripts and presentations, and help implement new procedures while keeping

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to learn new procedures and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Maintains daily operations and performs procedures related to ongoing research projects.
• Assists with ordering, purchasing, and maintenance of reagents and supplies; monitors inventory.
• Maintains biosafety and animal care protocols, safety records, and SOPs.
• Performs and assists with standard laboratory techniques.
• Develops and implements new laboratory procedures.
• Records and organizes experimental results for manuscripts and presentations.
• Keeps abreast of latest literature and methods in the field.

Skills

Learning Agility

Teamwork

Technical Proficiency

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

## Research Associate 3Applyremote type: On-Sitelocations: Miami, FLtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R100099561**Current Employees:**If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet.The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Medicine has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Research Associate 3 to work at our UHealth campus.**Core Job Summary:**The Research Associate 3, SOM assumes responsibility for the design and performance of research focused on the development of novel experimental therapies for human malignancies. The incumbent contributes to collaborations with scientists within the University of Miami or elsewhere. Moreover, this individual works as part of a team and assists with the maintenance of laboratory equipment, protocols, and supplies. **Core Responsibilities:*** Maintains daily operations and performs procedures related to new and on-going research projects.* Assists with ordering, purchasing, and maintenance of all required reagents and supplies for laboratory activities, and monitors and maintains inventory of supplies and stocks.* Assists with the maintenance of institutional biosafety and animal care protocols, laboratory safety records, and standard operating procedures.* Performs and assists other research staff with standard laboratory techniques.* Develops, adapts, and implements new laboratory procedures.* Records, organizes, and writes up experimental results for submission of manuscripts and for scientific presentations.* Keeps abreast of latest literature in the field and searches for references to technical problems.* Maintains current knowledge of the methods and techniques related to the specific field of research.* 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:**Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required Minimum 5 years of relevant 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.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