Research Associate 3 (Molecular Biology Specialist)

University of Miami•Miami, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of SCCC has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Research Associate 3 to work at UHealth Medical Campus in Miami, FL 33136. The SCCC Research Associate 3 maintains daily operations and performs procedures related to new and on-going research projects. Assists with ordering, purchasing, and maintenance of all required reagents and supplies for laboratory activities, and monitors and maintains inventory of supplies and stocks. Assists with the maintenance of institutional biosafety and animal care protocols, laboratory safety records, and standard operating procedures. Performs and assists other research staff with standard laboratory techniques. Develops, adapts, and implements new laboratory procedures. Records, organizes, and writes up experimental results for submission of manuscripts and for scientific presentations. Keeps abreast of latest literature in the field and searches for references to technical problems. Maintains current knowledge of the methods and techniques related to the specific field of research. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. Department Specifics: The SCCC Research Associate 3 supports research activities under the direction of a principle investigator, program director or designee of the principle investigator or program director. Contributes to basic and applied research activities by collecting and analyzing data, maintaining databases, etc... Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures. Participates in the publication of significant results. Advances expertise through continued education, training and/or research. Maintains an overview of relevant research findings. Ensures all research is undertaken according to good research practice and guidance. 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
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
Commitment to the University’s core values.
Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

Maintains daily operations and performs procedures related to new and on-going research projects.
Assists with ordering, purchasing, and maintenance of all required reagents and supplies for laboratory activities, and monitors and maintains inventory of supplies and stocks.
Assists with the maintenance of institutional biosafety and animal care protocols, laboratory safety records, and standard operating procedures.
Performs and assists other research staff with standard laboratory techniques.
Develops, adapts, and implements new laboratory procedures.
Records, organizes, and writes up experimental results for submission of manuscripts and for scientific presentations.
Keeps abreast of latest literature in the field and searches for references to technical problems.
Maintains current knowledge of the methods and techniques related to the specific field of research.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
Supports research activities under the direction of a principle investigator, program director or designee of the principle investigator or program director.
Contributes to basic and applied research activities by collecting and analyzing data, maintaining databases, etc...
Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures.
Participates in the publication of significant results.
Advances expertise through continued education, training and/or research.
Maintains an overview of relevant research findings.
Ensures all research is undertaken according to good research practice and guidance.