Research Assistant

Research Assistant 3

The Department of Pathology is currently seeking a full-time Research Assistant 3 to work on-site in Miami. The Research Assistant 3 explores innovations to research and strives to improve implementation and family outcomes. The Research Assistant 3 ensures compliance with university policies, rules, and regulations to meet federal, state, and local standards pertaining to safety and ethics.

Core Job Functions

• Plans and implements research experiments, according to research protocols, to assure high quality scientific results in support of applicable project goals.
• Participates in assessing feasibility of implementing innovations.
• Assesses data trends and develops reports and presentations.
• Supports the initiation of new research by reviewing and synthesizing literature.
• Oversees inventory of supplies and equipment and places orders in a timely fashion.
• Provides assistance in the preparation of scientific papers, reports, and manuscripts.
• 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:

High School diploma or equivalent

Experience:

Minimum 3 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 Assistant will provide support to the Senior Histotechnologist (Lab Supervisor) of the Pathology Research Resources Histology Laboratory which is a research core laboratory hosted by the Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine. This will include laboratory and clerical support.
• 40% Maintain and operate various pieces of laboratory equipment including fume hood, processor, slide stainer, slide cover slipper, and embedding station.
• 30% Prepare solutions and work with supervisor in performing various histology techniques including special stains.
• 20% Accessions and registers histology specimens; reconcile labelling; organized completed work and notify client that is ready for pickup.
• 10% Assist in client billing, scanning of requisitions, organization of purchasing paperwork, answer phone and replies to other client inquiries.

Department Specific Qualifications

Experience:

Prior histology experience preferred.

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 tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care.

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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