Research Associate 1 at University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida

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The department of Medicine, division of Endo-Diabetes, has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Research Associate 1 to work on the UHealth campus. The Research Associate 1, SOM supports research activities for the assigned division by conducting laboratory experiments on assigned research projects. Moreover, the incumbent operates with the goal of advancing his/her expertise through continued education, training, and research.

CORE FUNCTIONS

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  Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures.

  
  


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  Participates in the publication of significant results.

  
  


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  Maintains an overview of relevant research findings.

  
  


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  Ensures all research is undertaken according to good research practice.

  
  


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  Keeps abreast of current publications relative to methods, techniques, and developments within the area of research.

  
  


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  Collects, prepares, analyzes, dissects, and evaluates specimens or tissue cultures.

  
  


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  Operates and maintains laboratory equipment.

  
  


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  Performs a variety of routine assays, tests, and studies.

  
  


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  Performs calculations to complete research test results, collects data, and performs statistical analysis of laboratory results.

  
  


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  Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

  
  

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

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  Islet culture and maintenance, mouse colony maintenance, dissection and physiological experiments with rodents.

  
  


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  Set-up instruments, material, apparatus and operate laboratory equipment required for specific assays.

  
  


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  Operates laboratory equipment; contributes to laboratory maintenance.

  
  


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  Perform a variety of complex technical duties involved in conducting physical, chemical, biological and other research laboratory tests, experiments and determinations to obtain data for research purposes.

  
  


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  Compile, analyze, document, and draw tentative conclusions from experimental results.

  
  


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  Confer with principal investigator to review work assignments and develop plans for research experiments.

  
  


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  Publish research outcomes in appropriate journals of international standing and to publish and disseminate the result of research in other reputable outlets. Maintains an overview of relevant research findings.

  
  


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  Prepares reports of research results for public presentation through seminars and conferences.

  
  


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  Collects and analyzes data as requested. Undertakes literature searches for the research project.

  
  


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  Interprets and presents the findings of the literature searches, advising the research teams appropriately regarding potential projects.

  
  


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  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.

CORE REQUIREMENTS

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  Bachelor's Degree in relevant field

  
  

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

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  Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.

  
  


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  Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.

  
  


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  Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.

  
  


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  Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.

  
  


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  Commitment to the University's core values.

  
  


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  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.

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.

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Job Status:Full time
Employee Type:Staff
Pay Grade:A5 Apply Now