Senior Research Associate, Cancer Therapeutics Lab

umiami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of SCCC (Behavioral and Community Based Research) has an exciting opportunity for a Full-Time Research Associate 3 to work at the UHealth medical campus in Miami, Florida.

The Research Associate 3 designs and conducts research on novel experimental therapies for human malignancies, collaborates with scientists, and assists with maintaining laboratory equipment, protocols, and supplies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to learn new procedures and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Maintains daily operations and performs procedures related to new and on-going research projects.
• Assists with ordering, purchasing, and maintenance of reagents and supplies; manages inventory.
• Maintains biosafety and animal care protocols, safety records, and SOPs.
• Performs standard laboratory techniques and assists other research staff.
• Develops, adapts, and implements new laboratory procedures.
• Records and summarizes experimental results for manuscripts and presentations.

Skills

Learning agility

Teamwork

Technical proficiency

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Tools

MS Office

Research software

Job description

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of SCCC (Behavioral and Community Based Research) has an exciting opportunity for a Full-Time Research Associate 3 to work at the UHealth medical campus in Miami, Florida.

The Research Associate 3 designs and conducts research on novel experimental therapies for human malignancies, collaborates with scientists, and assists with maintaining laboratory equipment, protocols, and supplies.