Research Associate: Biochem & Molecular Biology (Mito)

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Medical

Dental

Tuition remission

Job summary

UHealth-University of Miami Health System is seeking a Research Associate 1 in Miami to contribute to mitochondrial regulation of leukemic/hematopoietic stem cells or red blood cell maturation projects under the supervision of senior staff.

The role uses in vitro and in vivo models, including mice, and requires maintaining detailed lab notes, preparing samples, and contributing to manuscripts and presentations as part of an academic medical center environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field; master's degree preferred.
• No prior experience required.
• Prior lab research experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Time management

Confidentiality

Flexibility

Independent work / collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

UHealth-University of Miami Health System is seeking a Research Associate 1 in Miami to contribute to mitochondrial regulation of leukemic/hematopoietic stem cells or red blood cell maturation projects under the supervision of senior staff.

The role uses in vitro and in vivo models, including mice, and requires maintaining detailed lab notes, preparing samples, and contributing to manuscripts and presentations as part of an academic medical center environment.