Research Associate, Clinical Research

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The Research Associate 1 supports research activities for the assigned division by conducting laboratory experiments on assigned research projects. The incumbent operates with the goal of advancing his/her expertise through continued education, training, and research.

• Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures.
• Participates in the publication of significant results.
• Maintains an overview of relevant research findings.
• Ensures all research is undertaken according to good research practice.
• Keeps abreast of current publications relative to methods, techniques, and developments within the area of research.
• Collects, prepares, analyzes, dissects, and evaluates specimens or tissue cultures.
• Operates and maintains laboratory equipment.
• Performs a variety of routine assays, tests, and studies.
• Performs calculations to complete research test results, collects data, and performs statistical analysis of laboratory results.
• 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.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field

Experience: No Prior Experience Required

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.

Department Specific Functions: Maintaining cell culture, transfection, immunoblotting under lab senior members;
Performing gene function analysis and auditory physiological evaluation of identified genes in inner ears;
Enrolling research subjects with the team for genetic deafness projects.

Department Specific

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree required

Experience: Some Lab Experience Preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Behavioral assessments in rodents
• Surgical assessments in rodents
• Functional assessments in rodents
• Proper handling of rodents
• Good laboratory practices
• Team-first attitude
• Follow instructions

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

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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.  for additional information.

Job Status: Full time

Employee Type: Staff

Pay Grade: A5

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