Research Lab Technician: Microbiome & CIPN Studies

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Tuition remission

Job summary

The University of Miami UHealth Department of Surgery invites applications for a Full Time Research Laboratory Technician in Miami. The role supports scientists by monitoring experiments, maintaining equipment, recording data, and ensuring safety and compliance.

Responsibilities include molecular biology techniques, data analysis support, inventory management, and assisting with manuscript preparation and grant reporting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary
• Commitment to the University’s core values
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment

Responsibilities

• Cleans, sanitizes, maintains, and operates laboratory equipment.
• Keeps records of research data and assists in analyzing it.
• Maintains inventory of laboratory equipment and supplies and places orders in a timely fashion.
• Proofreads and assists in the writing of manuscripts, grant proposals, and lab protocols.
• Prepares reports of experiment results.
• Performs research by completing simple experiments or steps in more complicated studies.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Time management

Discretion with confidential info

Independent / collaborative work

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

qPCR

Western blotting

ELISA

Immunofluorescence

Job description

The University of Miami UHealth Department of Surgery invites applications for a Full Time Research Laboratory Technician in Miami. The role supports scientists by monitoring experiments, maintaining equipment, recording data, and ensuring safety and compliance.

Responsibilities include molecular biology techniques, data analysis support, inventory management, and assisting with manuscript preparation and grant reporting.