Research Associate ; Myeloma

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The Research Associate 3, SOM assumes responsibility for the design and performance of research focused on the development of novel experimental therapies for human malignancies. The incumbent contributes to collaborations with scientists within the University of Miami or elsewhere. Moreover, this individual works as part of a team and assists with the maintenance of laboratory equipment, protocols, and supplies.

• Maintain daily operations and perform procedures related to new and ongoing research projects.
• Assist with ordering, purchasing, and maintenance of all required reagents and supplies for laboratory activities, and monitor inventory.
• Assist with the maintenance of institutional biosafety and animal care protocols, laboratory safety records, and standard operating procedures.
• Perform and assist other research staff with standard laboratory techniques.
• Develop, adapt, and implement new laboratory procedures.
• Record, organize, and write up experimental results for submission of manuscripts and for scientific presentations.
• Keep abreast of latest literature in the field and search for references to technical problems.
• Maintain current knowledge of methods and techniques related to the specific field of research.
• Adhere to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard 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.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.

Experience: Minimum 5 Years of Relevant Experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• 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.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge in Linux and R required, Python highly recommended.

Support audit and monitoring visit preparation and follow-up for the Myeloma Institute’s interventional treatment and non-treatment clinical trials.

Assist in creating new workflows to support operations and conduct of new Myeloma interventional treatment nutrition protocol and device studies.

Assist SDG director with maintenance of study team personnel to be added to clinical trials and maintenance of credentials.

Support SDG director with study start-up tasks for industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated clinical trials.

Support management of the VASTA data management teams who provide data support for the interventional treatment Myeloma clinical trials.

Provide support with protocol amendments and other regulatory related tasks for active investigator-initiated trials.

Full time.

Staff.

A7.

Fort Lauderdale, FL.

$50,000 – $100,000.

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

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Females, Minorities, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.