Research Associate 2, SOM

University of Miami•Miami, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Associate 2 contributes to the University of Miami’s research activities under the supervision of senior staff and works at UHealth in Miami, Florida. The position supports basic and applied research under the direction of a principal investigator, program director, or their designee. The associate understands and interprets research protocols and procedures, maintains an overview of relevant research findings, and ensures research follows good research practice and guidance. The role is full-time and includes specialized laboratory and research activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
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.

Responsibilities

Perform specialized and complex experiments and studies.
Participate in publishing significant research results.
Advance expertise through education, training, and research.
Write extramural grants and proposals to gain support when appropriate.
Collect, prepare, analyze, dissect, and evaluate specimens and tissue cultures.
Weigh and anesthetize laboratory animals for experiments.
Operate sensitive and highly complex laboratory equipment.
Perform calculations to complete research test results.
Perform photography and dark room processing.
Participate in training sessions and workshops.
Collect and analyze data and maintain databases.
Understand and interpret research protocols and procedures.
Maintain an overview of relevant research findings.
Ensure research is conducted according to good research practice and guidance.
Adhere to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.