Research Associate Full Time Ophthalmology Miami, FL

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The University of Miami Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Department of Ophthalmology has an exciting full time opportunity for a Research Associate 2 in Miami Florida.
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 required

Experience:
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required

Certification and Licensing:
Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements

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.

• Responsible for image acquisition

• Management and organization of imaging data

• Processing and analysis of imaging datasets

• Development and validation of image-processing code and algorithms

Department Specifics:

• The Research Associate 2 supports research activities under the direction of a principle investigator program director or designee of the principle investigator or program director.

• Contributes to basic and applied research activities by collecting and analyzing data maintaining databases etc...

• Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures.

• Participates in the publication of significant results.

• Advances expertise through continued education training and/or research.

• Maintains an overview of relevant research findings.

• Ensures all research is undertaken according to good research practice and guidance.

This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge skills and abilities required for the job.

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

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