Research Associate 2

Research Associate 2

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Pediatrics has an exciting opportunity for a full time Research Associate 2 to work in Miami, FL. The Research Associate 2 will be working in the Agrawal Research Lab at the University of Miami
- Miller School of Medicine. This candidate will be working with rare diseases and studying genetic disorders and should be a highly motivated individual.

Core responsibilities:

• Performs specialized and complex experiments/studies.
• Participates in the publication of significant research results.
• Advances expertise through education, training, and research.
• Writes extramural grants/proposals to gain support when appropriate.
• Collects, prepares, analyzes, dissects, and evaluates specimens and tissue cultures.
• Weighs and anesthetizes laboratory animals for experiments.
• Operates sensitive and highly complex laboratory equipment.
• Performs calculations to complete research test results.
• Performs photography and dark room processing.
• Participates in training sessions and workshops.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Department Specific Functions:

• Maintain accurate records of research findings
• Analyzing large scale genomic data using various statistical methods
• Writing reports to summarize data and the implications of the results

Core

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
• 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.
• Basic computer skills

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