Assistant Scientist SOM

Assistant Scientist SOM (A)

Full time Staff position in the Public Health department at University of Miami, located on the UHealth campus.

• Contributes to basic and applied research activities and authors scientific publications, technical and agency reports, and patent preparations.
• Collaborates with senior staff to publish findings in refereed journals.
• Creates and conducts experiments and analyzes results.
• Works with other researchers to use and develop end products.
• Writes extramural proposals with approval from appropriate senior staff.
• Provides ready access to all experimental data for managing staff.
• Requests or acquires equipment and supplies for assigned project(s).
• Uses the internet, surveys, legal documents, and other available sources to collect information.
• Applies for grants to continue research and prepares materials for submission to granting agencies and foundations.
• Adheres to University and unit‑level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

• Conducts advanced research in exposure science related to firefighter occupational hazards.
• Develops and applies analytical methods to assess chemical exposures in environmental/occupational and biological matrices.
• Designs and implements field studies to collect exposure data from firefighter populations.
• Analyzes and interprets complex datasets using state‑of‑the‑art statistical and computational techniques.
• Innovates and optimizes analytical methods for detecting and quantifying exposure biomarkers.
• Utilizes GC/MS for the identification and quantification of chemical compounds.
• Supervises and trains undergraduate and graduate students in laboratory procedures.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and provides mentorship and guidance to junior researchers.
• Maintains laboratory equipment and ensures routine calibrations, troubleshooting and repairs.
• Manages laboratory inventory and coordinates with vendors for procurement of lab materials.
• Develops and implements QA/QC procedures to ensure data integrity and reliability.
• Travels within Florida, nationally, and internationally to collect environmental and biological samples.
• Ensures proper handling, storage, and transportation of samples.
• Manages storage and sharing of laboratory research data, complying with data‑sharing policies.
• Prepares manuscripts for publication in peer‑reviewed journals and presents research findings.
• Contributes to the development of grant proposals to secure funding for ongoing research projects.
• Assists with administrative tasks such as scheduling, compliance documentation, and lab activity coordination.

• Ph.D., M.D. or other doctoral level degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in exposure science and/or analytic chemistry, with a strong track record of relevant research and publications.

• 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.
• Proficiency in advanced analytical techniques (e.g., mass spectrometry, chromatography), data analysis software (e.g., R, SAS, Python), and laboratory protocols.
• In‑depth understanding of occupational exposure assessment, biomonitoring, environmental chemistry, and related fields.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; commitment to scientific excellence, ethical research practices, and collaborative teamwork.
• Passion for improving firefighter health and safety.

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

Full time

Staff

A10

Entry level

Full‑time

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Higher Education

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