Research Associate 2

University of Miami•Miami, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Physiology and Biophysics has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Research Associate 2 to work on-site in Miami, FL. The Research Associate 2, SOM contributes to the University’s research activities under the supervision of senior staff. Moreover, the incumbent understands, interprets, and complies with research policies and protocols. The Research Associate 2 will conduct fluorescent immunohistochemistry, and image the results using wide-field and confocal microscopy. In addition, they will work with Dr. Chaudhari and her associates to analyze transcriptomics data that have already been obtained. These analyses will require a working knowledge of R software and a willingness to learn application for gene expression studies. The Research Associate 2 will also be responsible for maintaining a small colony of a few transgenic mouse strains, and for some general lab management. All above tasks include and require consulting regularly with Supervisor, Dr. Chaudhari, to design and interpret experiments as well as coordinate activities with other researchers in the lab. The Research Associate 2 is expected to report progress regularly to Supervisor frequently and at key decision points.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required
Minimum 2 years 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.
Working knowledge of R software

Nice To Haves

Willingness to learn application for gene expression studies.

Responsibilities

Performs specialized and complex experiments/studies.
Participates in the publication of significant research results.
Advances expertise through education, training, and research.
Writes extramural grants/proposals to gain support when appropriate.
Collects, prepares, analyzes, dissects, and evaluates specimens and tissue cultures.
Weighs and anesthetizes laboratory animals for experiments.
Operates sensitive and highly complex laboratory equipment.
Performs calculations to complete research test results.
Performs photography and dark room processing.
Participates in training sessions and workshops.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
Managing mouse colony: design efficient breeding schedules, genotype, maintain pedigree and inventory records.
Immunohistochemistry: cryosectioning, staining with fluorescent antibodies, wide-field and confocal microscopy, documenting results, keeping comprehensive electronic and selected paper records.
Lab Maintenance: order supplies, keep records