Research Assistant - Temporary, Miami FL

Temporary Research Assistant 1

The Department of Urology has an exciting opportunity for a temporary Research Assistant 1 to work part-time on-site 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 JOB FUNCTIONS

• 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.

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/relevant experience, certification or license
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Learning Agility:
  Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Teamwork:
  Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency:
  Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication:
  Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

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

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year.

Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:
Part time

Employee Type:
Temporary