Research Assistant 1 (A)
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30+ days ago
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The Hussman Institute has an exciting opportunity for a Research Assistant 1 (A) position. The incumbent contributes to research investigators by providing research and experimentation support while following established protocols. The Research Assistant 1 (A) performs a clerical role to ensure the smooth operations of office facilities.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
Sets up and operates various scientific apparatus and makes minor repairs.
Prepares correspondence and answers phones.
Formulates and maintains bibliographies and completes applications and forms.
Orders laboratory supplies and maintains culture media reagents.
Reviews and edits various materials for publication and prepares publication schedules.
Maintains appropriate logs records and study notebooks.
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
High School diploma or equivalent required
Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM
Department Specific Functions
- Communicate professionally verbally and in writing with team members and colleagues
Exhibit the ability to take direction from peers follow detailed and specific instructions take applicable notes ask pertinent questions and think critically
Demonstrate the ability to follow standard operating procedures
Operate standard lab equipment including but not limited to single and multi-channel pipettes centrifuges heat blocks thermocyclers etc.
Perform quantitation and qualitation of DNA/RNA samples by nanodrop Qubit fluorometer Agilent BioAnalyzer/Tapestation and gel electrophoresis
Perform tasks with an attention to detail and a desire to achieve accurate results while minimizing human error and processing failures
Keep an organized and detailed laboratory notebook associated with all executed laboratory procedures
Possess the standard computational skills necessary to acquire proficiency in new software programs cloud-based tools online webforms and databases
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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:
Part timeEmployee Type:
StaffPay Grade:
A1
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Spss
- Data Collection
- DNA Isolation
- Stata
- Biochemistry
- Qualitative Research Interviewing
- Research Experience
- Statistical Software
- Molecular Biology
- Research Laboratory Experience
- Western Blot
