Research Assistant 1

University of Miami•Miami, FL

About The Position

The Department of Otolaryngology is currently seeking a part time Research Assistant 1 to work in Miami, FL. The Research Assistant 1 (A) contributes to research investigators by providing research and experimentation support while following established protocols. The Research Assistant 1 (A) performs a clerical role to ensure the smooth operations of office facilities.

Requirements

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.

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.
Helping on performing animal behavior testing
Analyzing the data of animal behavior studies
Doing literature search and reporting to PI
Helping in preparing poster and oral presentation
Performing organ of Corti dissection and cultures
Performing ABRs testing on animals
Performing small surgeries on animal
Harvesting animal organs for pharmacokinetics studies