Research Assistant 2 (A)

University of Miami•Miami, FL

21h

About The Position

Plans and implements research experiments, according to research protocols, to assure high-quality scientific results in support of applicable project goals. Assists with assessing the feasibility of implementing innovations. Assesses data trends and develops reports and presentations. Supports the initiation of new research by reviewing and synthesizing literature. Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment. Assists in the preparation of scientific papers, reports, and manuscripts. 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. This is a joint position between the Abdulreda and Buchwald labs at the Diabetes Research Institute (DRI). The person in this position will be required to train in all aspects of the research ongoing in the labs. This person will be primarily responsible for the maintenance of the mouse colony, including the daily monitoring of mice enrolled or not enrolled in studies, such as pancreatic islet transplantation. This person will also assist in the transplantations, in vivo imaging of transplanted mice, data analyses, immunostaining in tissue sections, and other research activities as needed. 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.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
Skill in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data.
Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred
Preferred college degree or at least 3 years of lab research experience
Preferred experience with rodent (mouse) work including colony maintenance

Responsibilities

Plans and implements research experiments, according to research protocols, to assure high-quality scientific results in support of applicable project goals.
Assists with assessing the feasibility of implementing innovations.
Assesses data trends and develops reports and presentations.
Supports the initiation of new research by reviewing and synthesizing literature.
Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment.
Assists in the preparation of scientific papers, reports, and manuscripts.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
Primarily responsible for the maintenance of the mouse colony, including the daily monitoring of mice enrolled or not enrolled in studies, such as pancreatic islet transplantation.
Assist in the transplantations, in vivo imaging of transplanted mice, data analyses, immunostaining in tissue sections, and other research activities as needed.