Research Associate 2

University of Miami•Miami, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Associate 2 supports research activities under the direction of a principal investigator, program director, or their designee. The role is a full-time staff position with the University of Miami/UHealth Department of SCCC at the UHealth medical campus in Miami, Florida. The position contributes to basic and applied research by collecting and analyzing data, maintaining databases, interpreting research protocols and procedures, and participating in the publication of significant results. It advances research expertise through continued education, training, and research; maintains awareness of relevant findings; and ensures research follows good research practice and guidance. Department-specific work includes performing specialized and complex experiments and studies; writing extramural grants or proposals when appropriate; collecting, preparing, analyzing, dissecting, and evaluating specimens and tissue cultures; weighing and anesthetizing laboratory animals; operating complex laboratory equipment; and performing calculations for research test results. Responsibilities also include maintaining the lab mouse colony, breeding and allocating mice for studies, performing routine experiments and research procedures on samples, documenting and checking results, maintaining research logs and notebooks, assisting with laboratory equipment care, and attending courses, seminars, and lab meetings. The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and tuition remission.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
Minimum of 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.
Basic understanding of laboratory procedures, protocols, and equipment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Solid critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Basic molecular biology and flow cytometry techniques.

Responsibilities

Contribute to basic and applied research activities by collecting and analyzing data and maintaining databases.
Understand and interpret research protocols and procedures.
Participate in the publication of significant research results.
Advance expertise through continued education, training, and research, and maintain an overview of relevant research findings.
Ensure research is conducted according to good research practice and guidance.
Perform specialized and complex experiments and studies.
Write extramural grants or 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 and perform calculations to complete research test results.
Maintain the lab mouse colony through daily checks, setting up breeding pairs, and genotyping; breed and allocate experimental mice for ongoing studies.
Perform routine tests and experiments under the direction of the principal investigator or supervisor.
Perform research procedures on experimental samples as directed.
Record and check experiments and results for completeness and accuracy.
Perform calculations and maintain appropriate logs and notebooks.
Assist in caring for laboratory equipment.
Attend courses, seminars, and lab meetings to expand knowledge of research and laboratory techniques.
Record results, organize data, and maintain an organized lab notebook.
Adhere to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.