Research Assistant 1

Research Assistant 1

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Surgery has an exciting opportunity for a Part-Time Research Assistant 1 to work in Miami.

Core

Job Summary:

The Research Assistant 1 contributes to research investigators by providing research and experimentation support while following established protocols. The Research Assistant 1 performs a clerical role to ensure the smooth operations of office facilities.

Core Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Reviews and edits various materials for publication and prepares publication schedules.
• Maintains appropriate logs, records, and study notebooks.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Department Specific Functions:

• Assist with ongoing NIH-funded research projects investigating the role of the gut–brain axis in opioid-associated comorbidities, including pain, neuroinflammation, and microbiome dysbiosis.
• Participate in laboratory techniques including DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, ELISA, tissue processing, immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, microbiome sample preparation, and molecular biology assays.
• Assist with animal studies involving mouse models of opioid exposure and pain-related behaviors under supervision and according to IACUC guidelines.
• Support microbiome and metabolomic studies through stool and tissue sample collection, data organization, and basic bioinformatics analysis.
• Perform literature reviews and assist in preparation of abstracts, presentations, and manuscripts related to gut microbiome, neuroimmune interactions, and opioid research.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records, organize research data, and participate in weekly laboratory meetings and research discussions.
• Collaborate with graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and faculty investigators in a multidisciplinary research environment.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Core

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 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.