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The Hussman Institute has an exciting opportunity for a full time Research Associate 2, SOM position. The Research Associate 2, SOM contributes to the University’s 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.

• Operates sensitive and highly complex laboratory equipment.

• Performs calculations to complete research test results.

• Participates in training sessions and workshops.

• data, and performs statistical analysis of laboratory results.

• 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

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field required

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required

Department Specific Functions

• Collect information and data through observation, experimentation, and various other methods, to include operating highly technical laboratory instruments and equipment.

• Prepare tissue and specimens for complex procedures and devise experimental techniques for tests and analyses.

• Confer with principal investigator in developing plans for research projects and to discuss the interpretation of results and the preparation of scientific manuscripts for publication.

• Keeps logs of laboratory inventories

• Updates and maintains laboratory databases

• Trains and supervises new laboratory personnel

• Designs, Performs, analyze, and interpret DNA genotyping experiments

• Identifies and order supplies and reagents for experiments.

• Operate various lab equipment including but not limited to centrifuges, pipettes, vortexes, and thermocyclers.

• Perform molecular techniques include, but are not limited to PCR, SNP genotyping, agarose gel electrophoresis, and tissue culture.

• Demonstrate the ability to learn new technologies and standard operating protocols in a timely manner.

• Analyze data for quality and consistency and troubleshoot equipment and report issues to supervisor.

• Review journals, abstracts and scientific literature to keep abreast of new developments and to obtain information regarding previous experiments to aid in the design and development of original procedures and techniques.

• Attend project and team related meetings and present results, data, and updates on progress.

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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:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

A6