Reseach Associate 1

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The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Dermatology has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Research Associate 1 SOM to work in Miami FL. The Research Associate 1 SOM supports research activities for the assigned division by conducting laboratory experiments on assigned research projects. Moreover the incumbent operates with the goal of advancing his/her expertise through continued education training and research.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures.

• Participates in the publication of significant results.

• Maintains an overview of relevant research findings.

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

• Keeps abreast of current publications relative to methods techniques and developments within the area of research.

• Collects prepares analyzes dissects and evaluates specimens or tissue cultures.

• Operates and maintains laboratory equipment.

• Performs a variety of routine assays tests and studies.

• Performs calculations to complete research test results collects data and performs statistical analysis of laboratory results.

• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Department Specific Functions

• To scientifically contribute to ongoing projects.

• To design develop and execute own scientific research and development ideas in collaboration with a research team.

• To help assembling and writing scientific grant applications to federal and non-federal institutions for funding.

• To write scientific reports in the form of conference abstracts/presentations articles and funding agencies reports.

• If required to be able to mentor undergraduate and graduate rotating students.

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

• Bachelors Degree in relevant field

• No prior experience required

• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.

• Ability to analyze organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.

• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.

• Ability to work evenings nights and weekends as necessary.

• Commitment to the Universitys core values.

• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

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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