Research Associate – Ocular Oncology Lab

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

Job summary

University of Miami in Miami, FL, seeks a Research Associate 1 to support the Ocular Oncology Laboratory. The role involves performing general lab duties, managing databases and mouse colonies, and assisting in study-related procedures under Dr. Zelia Correa.

Core tasks include interpreting protocols, maintaining literature awareness, and contributing to data collection, analysis, and publication efforts within a dynamic research team.

Qualifications

• 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

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.
• Responsible for lab housekeeping duties, such as prepare reagents, autoclave supplies, stock lab consumables, and maintain sample biorepository.
• Assist PI in the operating room, which includes tissue procurement and specimen processing for biorepository.
• Maintain mouse colonies, which includes breeding, genotyping, and performing necropsies.
• Conduct experiments using murine ocular melanoma model.
• Prepare and present data at weekly lab meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Learning Agility

Teamwork

Technical Proficiency

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

University of Miami in Miami, FL, seeks a Research Associate 1 to support the Ocular Oncology Laboratory. The role involves performing general lab duties, managing databases and mouse colonies, and assisting in study-related procedures under Dr. Zelia Correa.

Core tasks include interpreting protocols, maintaining literature awareness, and contributing to data collection, analysis, and publication efforts within a dynamic research team.