Research Assistant 2

University of Miami•Miami, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Miami is seeking a Research Assistant 2 to work on-site in Miami, Florida. The role supports the Digital Scanning Center, a newly initiated center under the leadership of Dr. Daniel Bilbao, Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and Director of the Cancer Modeling Shared Resource. The position assists with research and implementation of innovations, with the aim of supporting project goals and improving implementation and family outcomes. It also helps ensure compliance with University policies and applicable safety and ethics standards. The Research Assistant 2 supports digitization of pathology slides, including preparing and cleaning tissue slides; scanning them with high-resolution scanners to create whole slide images; processing images for quality; capturing and linking relevant metadata; storing images and metadata in a secure digital repository; and performing quality control, including rescanning or adjusting slides when needed. The role also plans and implements research experiments, assesses implementation feasibility and data trends, prepares reports and presentations, reviews and synthesizes literature, maintains supplies and equipment inventory, and assists with scientific papers, reports, and manuscripts. The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission, and more.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification, or license.
At least 2 years of relevant experience.
Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a team environment.
Proficiency with office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.
Highly organized.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with general laboratory work or histology.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement research experiments according to research protocols to support project goals and ensure high-quality scientific results.
Assist with assessing the feasibility of implementing innovations.
Assess data trends and develop reports and presentations.
Support new research by reviewing and synthesizing literature.
Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment.
Assist in preparing scientific papers, reports, and manuscripts.
Follow University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.
Prepare and clean glass slides containing tissue samples for digitization.
Scan prepared slides using high-resolution pathology scanners to create whole slide images.
Process digital images to enhance image quality, including brightness, contrast, and color balance as needed.
Capture relevant metadata, such as patient information, slide identification numbers, and staining details, and link it to digital images.
Store digitized slides and associated metadata in a secure digital repository.
Perform quality control checks and rescan or adjust slides when required.