Research Associate 3 - Behavioral and Community Based Research

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

Job summary

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of SCCC (Behavioral and Community Based Research) seeks a Full-Time Research Associate 3 to join the UHealth medical campus in Miami, Florida. This role centers on designing and conducting research for novel experimental cancer therapies, collaborating with UM colleagues and external partners, and supporting lab operations.

The incumbent works as part of a team, maintains equipment and protocols, and contributes to manuscripts and scientific

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily operations and assist with research projects.
• Assist with ordering, purchasing, and inventory of reagents and supplies.
• Maintain biosafety and animal care protocols and safety records.
• Perform laboratory techniques and assist with developing new procedures.
• Record and write up experimental results for manuscripts and presentations.
• Stay current with literature and reference technical problems.

Skills

Learning agility

Teamwork

Technical proficiency

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of SCCC (Behavioral and Community Based Research) has an exciting opportunity for a Full-Time Research Associate 3 to work at the UHealth medical campus in Miami, Florida.

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 JOB FUNCTIONS

• 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.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor's degree in relevant field required
• Experience: 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.

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 timeEmployee Type:Staff