• Research Associate 2

    University of Miami (Miami, FL)


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    The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Neurology has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Research Associate 2 to work at the UHealth medical campus in Miami, Fl.

     

    CORE JOB SUMMARYThe 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 JOB FUNCTIONS

    + Performs specialized and complex experiments/studies.

    + Participates in the publication of significant research results.

    + Advances expertise through education, training, and research.

    + Writes extramural grants/proposals to gain support when appropriate.

    + Collects, prepares, analyzes, dissects, and evaluates specimens and tissue cultures.

    + Weighs and anesthetizes laboratory animals for experiments.

    + Operates sensitive and highly complex laboratory equipment.

    + Performs calculations to complete research test results.

    + Performs photography and dark room processing.

    + Participates in training sessions and workshops.

    + 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

    Education:Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field

     

    Experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience

     

    Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:• Skill in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data.• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.

     

    Department Specific Functions

     

    The Research Associate 2 supports research activities under the direction of a principal investigator, or designee of the principal investigator.

     

    • Perform small animal stroke surgeries independently (adequate training will be provided)• Aid in performing large animal stroke surgeries (adequate training will be provided)• Help develop other animal models in the lab• Perform stem cell administration surgeries• Work with collaborators• Perform molecular neurobiology experiments on small and large animals as well as human tissue• Perform in-vitro cell culture experiments • Be constantly willing to learn new scientific techniques and ideas • Demonstrate team working skills• Collect and Analyze data• Oversee lab inventory and ordering, lab management • Help PI with ensuring compliance • Maintain laboratory documentation and records • Help train students or junior members of the lab • Attend regional, national and international meetings as needed

     

    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 - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here (https://www.hr.miami.edu/careers/eo-ada/index.html) for additional information.

    Job Status:

    Full time

    Employee Type:

    Staff

    Pay Grade:

    A6