Research Assistant - Biorepository and Outreach

University of Miami•Miami, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Miami/UHealth Hussman Institute has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time, Research Assistant to work in Miami. 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.

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.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual abilities (for outreach activities in Hispanic/Latino communities)

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.
Communicate professionally, verbally and in writing, with team members and colleagues.
Exhibit the ability to take direction from peers, follow detailed and specific instructions, take applicable notes, ask pertinent questions and think critically.
Demonstrate the ability to follow standard operating procedures.
Operate standard lab equipment including, but not limited to, single and multi-channel pipettes, centrifuges, heat blocks, thermocyclers, etc.
Perform quantitation and qualitation of DNA/RNA samples by nanodrop, Qubit fluorometer, Agilent BioAnalyzer/Tapestation and gel electrophoresis.
Perform tasks with an attention to detail and a desire to achieve accurate results while minimizing human error and processing failures.
Keep an organized and detailed laboratory notebook associated with all executed laboratory procedures.
Possess the standard computational skills necessary to acquire proficiency in new software programs, cloud-based tools, online webforms and databases.
Participate in outreach activities in the Hispanic/Latino communities using her bilingual abilities.
Help consent individuals in the HIHG research programs and provide information about ongoing studies.
Engage within the NIH funded HIHG initiative within the US Peruvian population.
Accompany lead coordinators to events and meetings.