Assistant Scientist - Iavarone Lab

Assistant Scientist - Iavarone Lab at University of Miami

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The University of Miami/UHealth Department of SCCC has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Assistant Scientist to work at the UHealth campus in Miami, FL.

The Assistant Scientist, SOM carries out a particular research agenda in support of the University’s research goals and objectives. The Assistant Scientist, SOM contributes to the scientific community by publishing research findings and promotes the University’s reputation as a leader in the field.

• Contributes to basic and applied research activities and authors scientific publications, technical 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 projects.
• 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.

• Education: Ph.D., M.D. or other doctoral-level degree required.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year 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.

Maintains laboratory equipment, conducts repairs, oversees development of study tools, evaluates resources, manages experimental settings, keeps SOPs, coordinates training, ensures compliance and policies, manages inventory and supplies, monitors purchasing, prepares progress reports, and assists in budgetary recommendations.

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, individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.