Sr. Research Associate 3

Miami, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Current Employees:

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CORE JOB SUMMARY

The Sr. Research Associate 3 SOM (A) conducts highly specialized and complex research in support of the divisions research goals and objectives and assumes responsibility for the successful operations of the laboratory. The incumbent also supervises the activities of all laboratory staff and users and serves as subject matter expert and mentor to less experienced staff.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

Contributes to basic and applied research activities by collecting and analyzing data.
Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures.
Maintains an overview of relevant research findings.
Ensures all research is undertaken according to good research practice.
Designs evaluates and implements methods and protocols for assigned research projects.
Recommends purchase of new equipment for research projects.
Writes scientific articles and manuscripts for publication and presentation.
Oversees and ensures the safe handling of radioactive and hazardous materials.
Prepares analytical reports relative to research data.
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:

Masters degree in Biological Sciences or Biomedical Engineering

Experience:

Minimum 3 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 ADDENDUM

Department Specific Functions

Isolation of islets and other cells from human and nonhuman primate tissues.
Preparation of islets and other cells for transplant/infusion.
Molecular and cellular techniques for Immunologic and imaging assessments of human and nonhuman primate blood and tissues.
Data compilation and statistical analysis.

Department Specific Qualifications

Education:

Masters degree in Biological Sciences or Biomedical Engineering

Experience:

Lab Based

Islet isolation and analysis (cell type function viability) and preparation for transplantation any species but human and/or nonhuman primate ideal
Isolation and analysis of cells from hematopoietic and other tissues any species but human and/or nonhuman primate ideal
Molecular and cellular immunologic and tissue imaging techniques
Flow cytometry
In vitro assessments of islet function
In vitro assessments of immune cells in the allo and xeno transplant setting
Data compilation into graphs and preparation of slides figures for grants and publications
Ability to compile different types of data and interpret at the assay and bigger picture level
Statistical analysis of data
Writing animal care and use protocols
Laboratory regulatory requirements
Assistance in grant and manuscript preparation

Management:

Coordination of 1-6 laboratory staff
Representation of lab within DRI and for interactions with key internal and external partners

Knowledge Skills and Attitudes:

Inclusive collegial and focused
Able to communicate with both scientific and non-scientific staff

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:

Senior IC

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.CORE JOB SUMMARY The Sr. Researc...

Current Employees:

CORE JOB SUMMARY

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

Contributes to basic and applied research activities by collecting and analyzing data.
Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures.
Maintains an overview of relevant research findings.
Ensures all research is undertaken according to good research practice.
Designs evaluates and implements methods and protocols for assigned research projects.
Recommends purchase of new equipment for research projects.
Writes scientific articles and manuscripts for publication and presentation.
Oversees and ensures the safe handling of radioactive and hazardous materials.
Prepares analytical reports relative to research data.
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:

Masters degree in Biological Sciences or Biomedical Engineering

Experience:

Minimum 3 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 ADDENDUM

Department Specific Functions

Isolation of islets and other cells from human and nonhuman primate tissues.
Preparation of islets and other cells for transplant/infusion.
Molecular and cellular techniques for Immunologic and imaging assessments of human and nonhuman primate blood and tissues.
Data compilation and statistical analysis.

Department Specific Qualifications

Education:

Masters degree in Biological Sciences or Biomedical Engineering

Experience:

Lab Based

Islet isolation and analysis (cell type function viability) and preparation for transplantation any species but human and/or nonhuman primate ideal
Isolation and analysis of cells from hematopoietic and other tissues any species but human and/or nonhuman primate ideal
Molecular and cellular immunologic and tissue imaging techniques
Flow cytometry
In vitro assessments of islet function
In vitro assessments of immune cells in the allo and xeno transplant setting
Data compilation into graphs and preparation of slides figures for grants and publications
Ability to compile different types of data and interpret at the assay and bigger picture level
Statistical analysis of data
Writing animal care and use protocols
Laboratory regulatory requirements
Assistance in grant and manuscript preparation

Management:

Coordination of 1-6 laboratory staff
Representation of lab within DRI and for interactions with key internal and external partners

Knowledge Skills and Attitudes:

Inclusive collegial and focused
Able to communicate with both scientific and non-scientific staff

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

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:

Senior IC