Research Associate 2

Miami, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Current Employees:

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The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Neurology has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Research Associate 2 to work at the UHealth medical campus in Miami Fl.

CORE JOB SUMMARY
The Research Associate 2 SOM contributes to the Universitys research activities under the supervision of senior staff. Moreover the incumbent understands interprets and complies with research policies and protocols

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs specialized and complex experiments/studies.
Participates in the publication of significant research results.
Advances expertise through education training and research.
Writes extramural grants/proposals to gain support when appropriate.
Collects prepares analyzes dissects and evaluates specimens and tissue cultures.
Weighs and anesthetizes laboratory animals for experiments.
Operates sensitive and highly complex laboratory equipment.
Performs calculations to complete research test results.
Performs photography and dark room processing.
Participates in training sessions and workshops.
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:
Bachelors Degree in relevant field

Experience:
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience

Knowledge Skills and Attitudes:
Skill in collecting organizing and analyzing data.
Ability to recognize analyze and solve a variety of problems.
Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.

Department Specific Functions

The Research Associate 2 supports research activities under the direction of a principal investigator or designee of the principal investigator.

Perform small animal stroke surgeries independently (adequate training will be provided)
Aid in performing large animal stroke surgeries (adequate training will be provided)
Help develop other animal models in the lab
Perform stem cell administration surgeries
Work with collaborators
Perform molecular neurobiology experiments on small and large animals as well as human tissue
Perform in-vitro cell culture experiments
Be constantly willing to learn new scientific techniques and ideas
Demonstrate team working skills
Collect and Analyze data
Oversee lab inventory and ordering lab management
Help PI with ensuring compliance
Maintain laboratory documentation and records
Help train students or junior members of the lab
Attend regional national and international meetings as needed

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 Floridas 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. Were the challenge youve been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Required Experience:

Current Employees:If you are a current Staff Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position please review this tip sheet.The University of Miami/UHealth Dep...