Research Associate 2 at University of Miami in Miami, Florida

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The Department of Human Genetics is currently seeking a full time Research Associate 2. The Research Associate 2 supports research activities under the direction of a principle investigator, program director or designee of the principle investigator or program director.



CORE RESPONSIBILITIES



• 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.



Department Specific Functions

• With direction from the Lab Manager, support daily lab operations to help maintain a safe, clean, and orderly lab environment.
  
  

• Keep meticulous laboratory records and communicate efficiently and transparently about the experiments.
  
  


• Ability to. Perform mouse husbandry duties including breeding, weaning, tail clipping, ear punching, DNA extraction, PCR genotyping, and strict record keeping in electronic databases.
  
  


• Communicate with vivarium staff and the campus veterinarian regarding animal care and health monitoring.
  
  


• Establish, perform and analyze biochemical experiments.
  
  


• Employ a variety of techniques including: molecular cloning, mammalian and insect tissue culture, PCR, Western Blots, baculovirus production, cell transfection and infection, affinity purification.
  
  


• maintaining aseptic technique, preparing media with the appropriate characteristics, passaging, freezing and storage, recovering frozen stocks, and counting viable cells.
  
  


• Interest in learning to dissect mice embryo skeletons.
  
  


• Ability/Interest in dissecting mice tissues/cells.
  
  


• Assistance/Interest in learning next-generation sequencing techniques (i.e. ChIPseq, RNAseq, CUT&RUN, 4C-seq) and associated library preparations (if needed).
  
  


• Work independently to design, perform, and analyze experiments.
  
  


• Actively contribute to research projects, including supporting experiments and presentation of data in laboratory meetings
  
  


• Participate in laboratory meetings as well as one-on-one meetings with Dr. Reinberg. Read literature applicable to the research area(s).
  
  

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.




CORE QUALIFICATIONS




Education:



Bachelor's Degree in relevant field required



Experience:



Min 2 years of experience



Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• 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.
  
  

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.


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Job Status:

Full time



Employee Type:

Staff



Pay Grade:

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