University of Miami

Research Associate 2, SOM (A)

Posted 20 Days Ago

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Miami, FL, USA

In-Office

Junior

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The Role

Conducts specialized laboratory experiments and studies under senior supervision. Responsibilities include analyzing specimens and tissue cultures, handling laboratory animals, operating complex equipment, performing calculations, supporting publications and grant proposals, and complying with research protocols and university policies.

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The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Medicine has an exciting opportunity for a full time Research Associate 2 to work in the UHealth Campus

Core Summary
The Research Associate 2, SOM contributes to the University’s research activities under the supervision of senior staff. Moreover, the incumbent understands, interprets, and complies with research policies and protocols.
Core Responsibilities
1.Performs specialized and complex experiments/studies.
2. Participates in the publication of significant research results.
3. Advances expertise through education, training, and research.
4. Writes extramural grants/proposals to gain support when appropriate.
5. Collects, prepares, analyzes, dissects, and evaluates specimens and tissue cultures.
6. Weighs and anesthetizes laboratory animals for experiments.
7. Operates sensitive and highly complex laboratory equipment.
8. Performs calculations to complete research test results.
9. Performs photography and dark room processing.
10. Participates in training sessions and workshops.
11. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
Core Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

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.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff