Research Associate - Cell Biology

Position: Research Associate 1 - Cell Biology

About the Position

Dr. Leor Weinberger’s laboratory studies transcriptional regulation to develop new classes of therapeutics against cancers and viruses that can circumvent the evolution of drug resistance. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to be on the ground floor of building a new bench‑to‑bedside program. Highly motivated self‑starters with the right experience would be an excellent match for this post. The Research Associate 1 will work with the PI and is expected to commit a minimum of two years to the lab.

Core

Job Functions

• 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.

Department‑Specific Functions

Duties include participating in research on elucidating fundamental mechanisms of gene regulation, and transcriptional circuits including gene‑regulatory networks, feedback regulation, and regulation of stochastic expression noise in multiple model systems ranging from viruses to cancer.

Will be responsible for tissue culture, site‑directed mutagenesis, DNA sequencing, mRNA synthesis, and gel electrophoresis, as well as training and supervising new students in these activities.

Conducting experiments and performing data analysis as directed by Dr. Leor Weinberger. Careful and accurate records of all experiments will be recorded in a laboratory notebook.

Laboratory Management

Involved with general lab activities and assisting personnel in keeping the lab in good working order. This also includes ordering supplies and equipment, maintaining inventories, preparing stock solutions, and keeping complete and accurate records. Photocopying, maintaining vendor files and catalogs, processing and recording purchase order information.

Data Management

Documenting and analyzing data, preparing illustrations for publication, performing statistical analysis of data, computer processing, and preparing slides and posters.

Core Qualifications

• Education
  :
  Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (required).
• Experience
  :
  Minimum of 1.5 years of relevant experience in a laboratory setting (preferred). Preferred: genetic and molecular biology experience with an emphasis on PCR, RT-PCR and tissue culture.
• Excellent references.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Independence in establishing protocols and procedures.
• Attention to detail and clear and organized record keeping.
• 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.
  
  Commitment to the University’s core values.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

Employment Details

Job Status:
Full time
Employee Type:
Staff
Pay Grade: A5

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

Higher Education

Benefits and EEO Statement

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.

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