Research Associate 3 SOM
Research Associate 3 SOM
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Research Associate 3
The University of Miami/UHealth department of SCCC has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Research Associate 3 to work at the UHealth Medical Campus. The Research Associate 3 SOM assumes responsibility for the design and performance of research focused on the development of novel experimental therapies for human malignancies. The incumbent contributes to collaborations with scientists within the University of Miami or elsewhere. Moreover this individual works as part of a team and assists with the maintenance of laboratory equipment protocols and supplies.
Maintains daily operations and performs procedures related to new and ongoing 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.
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 unitlevel policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
Department Specific Functions
The Research Associate Level 3 will play a key role in the Department of Surgerys esophageal and gastric cancer research contributing to projects involving animal models human samples and cell lines. Responsibilities include conducting experiments using immunecompetent mouse models such as tumor implantation treatment administration and tissue harvesting while ensuring compliance with IACUC protocols. The candidate will maintain and culture cancer cell lines for in vitro experiments including functional assays like proliferation and migration. Additionally they will perform molecular biology techniques such as Western blotting immunofluorescence (IF) immunohistochemistry (IHC) RNA/DNA extraction and qPCR to analyze gene and protein expression advancing research on tumor biology and therapeutic strategies.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be allinclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
Core Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in relevant field(cell biology or similar)
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in the field of Cancer research or molecular biology
Knowledge Skills and Attitudes:
Knowledge:
Expertise in cancer biology molecular cellular biology or immunology.
Proficiency in animal handling tumor implantation and related preclinical research techniques.
Strong understanding of molecular biology techniques including Western blotting immunohistochemistry (IHC) immunofluorescence (IF) qPCR and cell culture.
Familiarity with handling and processing human tissue samples and biospecimens.
Knowledge of regulatory guidelines for research involving animals (IACUC) and human samples (IRB).
Skills:
Ability to design execute and troubleshoot experiments independently.
Strong data collection analysis and interpretation skills with proficiency in relevant software for statistical and imaging analysis.
Excellent technical writing skills for preparing reports manuscripts and grant applications.
Effective mentorship and supervision skills for training junior staff and students.
Strong organizational and time management skills to coordinate multiple research projects simultaneously.
Attitudes:
A collaborative and teamoriented mindset to work effectively within a multidisciplinary research environment.
High attention to detail and commitment to maintaining data accuracy and reproducibility.
A proactive approach to problemsolving and continuous learning.
Strong dedication to maintaining ethical standards and compliance in research.
Enthusiasm for contributing to impactful cancer research and advancing the labs scientific mission.
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 timeEmployee Type:
StaffPay Grade:
A7Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
