Research Associate I – Eye Research Lab

University of Miami; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, invites applications for a full-time Research Associate 1 in Miami, Florida. The role supports research activities by conducting laboratory experiments and advancing expertise through ongoing education, training, and research.

The position emphasizes learning agility, teamwork, and strong communication as you interpret protocols, analyze data, and contribute to publications within a collaborative lab environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• No prior experience is required for this role.
• Strong ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols.

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 related to methods, techniques, and developments.
• Collects, prepares, analyzes, dissects, and evaluates specimens or tissue cultures.
• Operates and maintains laboratory equipment.
• Performs routine assays, tests, and studies.
• Performs calculations and statistical analysis of laboratory results.

Skills

Learning agility

Teamwork

Technical proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Office software

Laboratory equipment

Job description

The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, invites applications for a full-time Research Associate 1 in Miami, Florida. The role supports research activities by conducting laboratory experiments and advancing expertise through ongoing education, training, and research.

The position emphasizes learning agility, teamwork, and strong communication as you interpret protocols, analyze data, and contribute to publications within a collaborative lab environment.