Temp Research Assistant - Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine

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Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and Mac Arthur Genius Fellows.

A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

The Cellular and Molecular Medicine department is currently seeking a Temp Research Assistant to join their team of professionals.

• Performance of tissue culture, flow cytometry and cell isolation procedures
• Performance of biochemical and cellular analytical methods
• Assistance in cell-based adhesion, migration, death/survival assays
• Prepare and maintain stock solutions and biological reagents
• Help organize laboratory activities/training and experiment planning, ordering and catalog expenditures

• Prior experience in basic tissue culturing, biochemistry and animal experimentation
• Basic knowledge of statistics and mathematics for data analysis

High school diploma with three (3) years of experience or two (2) years of post-secondary education with one (1) year of experience; OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

8:30AM-5:00PM

$16.76/hr

• Criminal Background Check
• Research Expanded Background Check

As a temporary employee, you will not be eligible to participate in all employee benefit programs (e.g., paid leave, retirement, or tuition reimbursement). Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), a temporary employee who works on average 30 hours or more per week may be eligible to enroll in health care benefits. As a temporary employee, you are also eligible to enroll in supplemental plans (e.g. dental, vision,) which requires full payment on your part.

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