Associate Scientist-Proteomics

University of Miami • Miami, FL

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About The Position

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of SCCC has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Associate Scientist to work onsite at the UHealth campus in Miami, Fl. The Associate Scientist, SOM supports the University’s research goals and objectives by performing laboratory experiments in his/her areas of interest, expertise, or assignment. Moreover, the incumbent performs various analytical procedures involving method development and application development and synthesis.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree - Philosophy (PhD) required.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience required.
• 5 years of related experience with mass spectrometry instruments which includes 2 years of experience in proteomics mass spectrometry applications.
• Hands-on experience operating and/or maintaining LC-MS instruments and supporting equipment.
• Strong interest in handling, processing, and analyzing high-throughput datasets.
• Ability to work both independently and as a team member while engaging in the organization of the proteomics core.
• Excellent analytical, communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Established track record of publications and demonstrated ability to complete projects.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in one or more of the following technical areas: quantitative proteomics, single cell proteomic analysis, global proteome profiling.
• Previous hands-on operation of Thermo Tribrid Orbitrap LC-MS Systems (e.g., Fusion, Eclipse, Ascend).

Responsibilities

• Contributes to basic and applied research activities including authorship of scientific publications, technical and agency reports, and patent preparations.
• Publishes in refereed journals in collaboration with department leadership or independently.
• Supervises research employees and non-exempt staff.
• Writes extramural proposals with approval of senior managing staff.
• Creates and conducts experiments and analyzes results.
• Works with other researchers to use and develop end products.
• Provides ready access to all experimental data for the faculty researchers, supervisors, and other relevant staff.
• Requests or acquires equipment and supplies for assigned project(s).
• Applies for grants to continue research and prepares materials for submission to granting agencies and foundations.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Tuition remission
• Comprehensive benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees