Research Assistant

University of Miami•Miami, FL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department at the University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a part-time Research Assistant to work on-site in Miami, FL. 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. The department's research focuses on investigating the role of three-dimensional chromosomal architecture in cancer development and progression.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license
Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required
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.

Nice To Haves

Strict aseptic techniques for cell line maintenance.
Experience with Western blotting, RNA extraction/preparation, and quantitative PCR.
Experience preparing general laboratory reagents, buffers, and media.
Experience drafting, updating, and organizing standard operating procedures (SOPs) and experimental protocols.
Experience seeking guidance and mentorship from postdocs and PhD students when designing new protocols or modifying existing workflows.
Experience maintaining a meticulous, up-to-date, and well-organized electronic or physical laboratory notebook.

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.
Maintain, propagate, and bank mammalian cell lines using strict aseptic techniques.
Execute cell treatments (e.g., drug assays, conditions, or genetic perturbations) according to established experimental designs.
Perform routine molecular biology techniques, including Western blotting, RNA extraction/preparation, and quantitative PCR.
Prepare general laboratory reagents, buffers, and media; assist in maintaining laboratory stock and monitoring inventory.
Draft, update and organize standard operating procedures (SOPs) and experimental protocols.
Seek guidance and mentorship from postdocs and PhD students when designing new protocols or modifying existing workflows.
Maintain a meticulous, up-to-date, and well-organized electronic or physical laboratory notebook.