Sr. Research Associate 3, SOM (A) at University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida

Job Description:

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The Senior Research Associate 3 supports research activities under the direction of a principle investigator, program director or designee of the principle investigator or program director.

Core Job Functions

1. Contributes to basic and applied research activities by collecting and analyzing data.
2. Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures.
3. Maintains an overview of relevant research findings.
4. Ensures all research is undertaken according to good research practice.
5. Designs, evaluates, and implements methods and protocols for assigned research projects.
6. Recommends purchase of new equipment for research projects.
7. Writes scientific articles and manuscripts for publication and presentation.
8. Oversees and ensures the safe handling of radioactive and hazardous materials.
9. Prepares analytical reports relative to research data.
10. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

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:

Master's Degree in relevant field

Certification and Licensing:

Not Applicable

Experience:

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

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  Skill in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data.

  
  


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  Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.

  
  


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  Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.

  
  


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  Ability to work under pressure in a highly dynamic academic environment preferred.

  
  

Department Specific Functions

1.Main projects will include cell culturing, with a focus on stem cells.

2.Expertise in Luminex/bioplex analysis preferred.

3.Expertise in qPCR and quantstudio analysis preferred.

4.Performs specialized and complex experiments/studies.

5.Participates in the publication of significant research results.

6.Advances expertise through education, training, and research.

7.Maintains records of all research work and findings.

8.Synthesizes results and writes portions of extramural grants/proposals to gain support when appropriate.

9.Operates sensitive and highly complex laboratory equipment and performs all maintenance necessary.

10.Performs calculations to complete research test results.

12.A team player with the ability and flexibility to push into novel methodologies independently.

13.Ability to multitask, work well under pressure and drive concrete objectives with defined end-points on critical timelines.

14.Flexibility in the ability to work evenings, nights and weekends are a rarity, but preferred if deadlines are critical.

15.Willingness to perform general lab maintenance and lab adherence to all EHS policies.

16.Participates in training sessions and workshops. Adheres to University and unit-level policies, procedures, and safeguards University assets.

17.Ensures all research is undertaken according to good research practice.

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

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.

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Job Status:Full time
Employee Type:Staff
Pay Grade:A10 Apply Now