Research Associate 1

University of Miami Miller School of Medicine•Miami, FL

42d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Miami/UHealth department of The Miami Project has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Research Associate 1 to work at the UHealth Medical Campus. The Research Associate 1, SOM supports research activities for the assigned division by conducting laboratory experiments on assigned research projects. Moreover, the incumbent operates with the goal of advancing his/her expertise through continued education, training, and research. 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. Department Specific Functions Job Summary (Purpose and Function): The hire will work in the laboratory of Dr. Hassan Al Ali at the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis. They will assist with in vitro and in vivo experiments to support the discovery and development of neurotherapeutics. Accountabilities (For Non-exempt Employees Include Percent of Effort): Perform rodent surgeries, behavioral analysis, and post-op care related to spinal cord injury. Perform histology, immunohistochemistry and microscopy. Do routine molecular biology (cloning, PCR, RT-PCR, prepare viral vectors) to support in vivo experiments. Maintain laboratory areas; order lab supplies, participate in weekly lab meetings, including presenting results and methods to group members; plan weekly work schedules. Keep detailed laboratory notebooks, surgical records, and documents relating to standard-operating procedures and viral vectors. Prepare IACUC protocol submissions. Assist other staff or trainees. Supervision Received: Reports to the principal investigator. Supervision Exercised: None 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in relevant field required
No previous 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.

Responsibilities

Perform rodent surgeries, behavioral analysis, and post-op care related to spinal cord injury.
Perform histology, immunohistochemistry and microscopy.
Do routine molecular biology (cloning, PCR, RT-PCR, prepare viral vectors) to support in vivo experiments.
Maintain laboratory areas; order lab supplies, participate in weekly lab meetings, including presenting results and methods to group members; plan weekly work schedules. Keep detailed laboratory notebooks, surgical records, and documents relating to standard-operating procedures and viral vectors. Prepare IACUC protocol submissions.
Assist other staff or trainees.
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.