Associate Scientist, SOM (Onco-Genomics)
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30+ days ago
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1 Vacancy
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The University of Miami/UHealth Department of SCCC - South Floridas only NCI-Designated Cancer Center has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Associate Scientist to work at the UHealth campus in Miami Fl.
Department Specific Functions
Manages new projects from initiation to completion independently. Operates sophisticated scientific equipment without supervision. Develops and tests new procedures or applications with minimal supervision. Able to learn complex techniques and train other staff and users in SR applications. Follows SOPs (Standard Operating Protocols). Reviews laboratory results and updates project tracking using appropriate lab notebook or online tools. Displays excellent record keeping skills for all laboratory work and client interactions. Evaluates inventory communicate needs place orders and verify receipts. Assists in performing QA/QC and maintenance of laboratory equipment. Works independently with vendors and Field Application Scientists for troubleshooting instrument maintenance and new workflow development. Possess the computational skills necessary to acquire proficiency in new software programs cloud-based tools online webforms and databases. Keeps abreast of current publications relative to methods techniques and developments within the area of research. Contributes to the preparation of scientific publications and presentations as request. Assists in ensuring the lab adheres to regulatory policies.
CORE JOB SUMMARY
The Associate Scientist SOM supports the Universitys research goals and objectives by performing laboratory experiments in his/her areas of interest expertise or assignment. Moreover the incumbent performs various analytical procedures involving method development and application development and synthesis.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Contributes to basic and applied research activities including authorship of scientific publications technical and agency reports and patent preparations.
2. Publishes in refereed journals in collaboration with department leadership or independently.
3. Supervises research employees and non-exempt staff.
4. Writes extramural proposals with approval of senior managing staff.
5. Creates and conducts experiments and analyzes results.
6. Works with other researchers to use and develop end products.
7. Provides ready access to all experimental data for the faculty researchers supervisors and other relevant staff.
8. Requests or acquires equipment and supplies for assigned project(s).
9. Applies for grants to continue research and prepares materials for submission to granting agencies and foundations.
10. 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:
Doctorate degree - Philosophy (PhD) required
Experience:
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience required
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures technologies and protocols and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
- Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
- Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software technology and relevant computer applications.
- Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.
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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.
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Job Status:
Full timeEmployee Type:
StaffPay Grade:
A11Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- ELISA
- Immunoassays
- Transfection
- Mammalian Cell Culture
- Suspension Experience
- Biochemistry
- Assays
- cGMP
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Flow Cytometry
