Research Associate I — Lab Research & Data Analysis

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Miami is seeking a Research Associate 1 to support division research activities by conducting laboratory experiments and contributing to ongoing projects. The role emphasizes advancing expertise through education, training, and research in a dynamic academic setting.

Responsibilities include interpreting protocols, maintaining lab equipment, processing specimens, and performing basic assays with rigorous attention to quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Understand and interpret research protocols and procedures.
• Participate in publication of significant results.
• Maintain an overview of relevant research findings.
• Ensure all research is undertaken according to good research practice.
• Keep abreast of current publications relative to methods, techniques, and developments.
• Collect, prepare, analyze, dissects, and evaluate specimens or tissue cultures.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Perform a variety of routine assays, tests, and studies.
• Perform calculations to complete research test results, collect data, and perform statistical analysis of laboratory results.
• Adhere to University policies and safeguards University assets.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organize and prioritize

Independent and collaborative work

Ability to work evenings, nights, and/

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

University of Miami is seeking a Research Associate 1 to support division research activities by conducting laboratory experiments and contributing to ongoing projects. The role emphasizes advancing expertise through education, training, and research in a dynamic academic setting.

Responsibilities include interpreting protocols, maintaining lab equipment, processing specimens, and performing basic assays with rigorous attention to quality and safety.