Research Associate 1, SOM - Division of Infectious Diseases

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The Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases has an exciting opportunity for a Full time Research Associate 1. 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 Responsibilities

• 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.
  
  

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

No Prior Experience Required

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• 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 University's core values.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment. *
  
  

Department Specific Functions

• The Research Associate 1, SOM supports research activities for the assigned division by conducting laboratory experiments on assigned research projects. T
• Will conduct laboratory methods utilizing the latest methodologies in molecular and cell biology in support of sponsored research, review scientific journals, abstracts and other literature for information applicable to research experiments. Moreover, the incumbent operates with the goal of advancing his/her expertise through continued education, training, and research.
• Work-related knowledge in tissue culture, molecular biology and genetics laboratory test techniques such as PCR, DNA/RNA extraction, cloning of cDNA sequences, amplification of DNA sequences by PCR, protein expression techniques, protein purification, plasmid analyses by restriction digest, protein gel electrophoresis, DNA gel electrophoresis, Northern blotting, Western blotting, Southern Blotting, siRNA/DNA transfections, are preferred.
• Work related knowledge in Direct PCR, Phusion, and Tropism Assays, HIV virus production, and envelope cloning for HIV.
• Assemble annual and monthly reports and presentations.
• Communicate with the PI or assigned supervisor regarding experimental data, laboratory, or other work-related issues.
• Collaborate with other employees, good organizational skills, and excellent computer skills required.
• Orders laboratory supplies and maintains culture media reagents.
• Set up instruments, materials and apparatus and operate laboratory equipment required for specific tests. Excellent English language skills (both verbal and written) required. Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

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

A5