Research Associate 2

Department Specific Functions:

Responsibilities:

• Maintain the lab mouse colony through daily checks, setting up breeding pairs, genotyping, etc. Breedand allocate experimental mice for ongoing studies in the lab.
• Perform routine tests/experiments under the direction of the principal investigator or supervisor.
• Perform research procedures on experimental samples as directed.
• Record and check experiments/results for completeness and accuracy.
• Perform calculations and maintain appropriate log and notebooks.
• Assist in care of lab equipment.
• Attend courses, seminars, and lab meetings to expand knowledge of research and laboratory techniques.
• Record results, organize data, and maintain lab notebook in an organized manner.

Requirements:

• Basic understanding of lab procedures, protocols, and equipment.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong organizations skills.
• Solid critical thinking/problem-solving skills.
• Basic molecular biology and flow cytometry techniques.
• 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 Florida's 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. We're the challenge you've 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
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
• 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.
• 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. Participates in training sessions and workshops. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.