Research Associate 1 - Cell Biology

University of Miami • Miami, FL

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About The Position

Dr. Leor Weinberger’s laboratory studies transcriptional regulation to develop new classes of therapeutics against cancers and viruses that can circumvent the evolution of drug resistance. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to be on the ground floor of building a new bench-to-bedside program. Highly motivated self-starters with the right experience would be an excellent match for this post. The Research Associate 1 will work with the PI. Candidates should be prepared to commit a minimum of two years to the lab.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required.
• Minimum of 1.5 years of relevant experience in a laboratory setting (this is in addition to any laboratory coursework) is preferred.
• Genetic and molecular biology experience with an emphasis on PCR, RT-PCR and tissue culture.
• Excellent references.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Independence in establishing protocols and procedures.
• Attention to detail and clear and organized record keeping.
• 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.
• Commitment to the University’s core values.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures.
• Participates in the publication of significant results.
• Maintains an overview of relevant research findings.
• Ensures all research is undertaken according to good research practice.
• Keeps abreast of current publications relative to methods, techniques, and developments within the area of research.
• Collects, prepares, analyzes, dissects, and evaluates specimens or tissue cultures.
• Operates and maintains laboratory equipment.
• Performs a variety of routine assays, tests, and studies.
• Performs calculations to complete research test results, collects data, and performs statistical analysis of laboratory results.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
• Participates in research on elucidating fundamental mechanisms of gene regulation, and transcriptional circuits including gene-regulatory networks, feedback regulation, and regulation of stochastic expression noise in multiple model systems ranging from viruses to cancer.
• Responsible for tissue culture, site-directed mutagenesis, DNA sequencing, mRNA synthesis, and gel electrophoresis.
• Train and supervise new students in laboratory activities.
• Conduct experiments and perform data analysis as directed by Dr. Leor Weinberger.
• Maintain careful and accurate records of all experiments in a laboratory notebook.
• Involved with general lab activities and assisting personnel in keeping the lab in good working order.
• Order supplies and equipment, maintain inventories, prepare stock solutions, and keep complete and accurate records.
• Document and analyze data, prepare illustrations for publication, perform statistical analysis of data, computer processing, and prepare slides and posters.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees