Research Assistant

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The Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases offers a full‑time Research Assistant position to work onsite at the UHealth campus. The Research Assistant will support research investigators by providing experimentation and clerical support following established protocols.

• Sets up and operates various scientific apparatus and makes minor repairs.
• Prepares correspondence and answers phones.
• Formulates and maintains bibliographies and completes applications and forms.
• Orders laboratory supplies and maintains culture media reagents. Set up instruments, materials and apparatus and operate laboratory equipment required for specific tests; operates and maintains laboratory equipment.
• Reviews and edits various materials for publication and prepares publication schedules.
• Maintains appropriate logs, records, and laboratory notebooks.
• Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures. Follow SOPs. The Research Assistant will work under the direction of the principal investigator, program director or designee, such as a Lab Manager or above.
• Assembles annual and monthly reports and presentations. Communicates with the PI or assigned supervisor regarding experimental data, laboratory, or other work‑related issues.
• Adheres to University and unit‑level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Work‑related knowledge in tissue culture, molecular biology and genetics laboratory test techniques.
• Work‑related knowledge of qPCR, PCR, DNA/RNA extraction, molecular cloning, amplification of DNA sequences by PCR, protein expression techniques, protein purification, plasmid analyses by restriction digest, protein gel electrophoresis, DNA gel electrophoresis, Western blotting, Southern blotting, siRNA/DNA transfections, are preferred.
• Collaborates with other employees, has good organizational skills, and excellent computer skills.
• Excellent English language skills (both verbal and written) required.

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.

• 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.

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. Additional information available upon request.

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