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Research Associate 1

University of Miami, Miami, Florida, us, 33222

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If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this tip sheet . The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Neurological Surgery is currently seeking a full time Research Associate 1 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. 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 No prior experience required DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM Department Specific Functions Dr. Shah’s laboratory investigates mechanisms of viral oncogenesis and novel viral-based therapeutics for cancer. A key component of the research is to advance our understanding of the cancer vir-ome, glioma immunology, and novel drug targets. The lab focuses on rapidly translating these discoveries to advance the treatment of malignant brain tumors.

The Research Associate will assist the PI with purchasing cell-lines, preparing cell cultures, and run several experiments with varying time-frames. The incumbent will also assist with documentation to submit to the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) to obtain approval for animal experiments. The incumbent will be responsible for handling animals and assist in making preparations for animal surgeries. The Research Associate will be responsible for taking documentation, measurements, data entry, and simple analysis of experiments. The incumbent will assist the PI in summarizing the data for presentations and papers

#ED-LI1 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 - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information. Job Status: Full time

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If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this tip sheet . The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Neurological Surgery is currently seeking a full time Research Associate 1 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.

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 No prior experience required DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM Department Specific Functions Dr. Shah’s laboratory investigates mechanisms of viral oncogenesis and novel viral-based therapeutics for cancer. A key component of the research is to advance our understanding of the cancer vir-ome, glioma immunology, and novel drug targets. The lab focuses on rapidly translating these discoveries to advance the treatment of malignant brain tumors.

The Research Associate will assist the PI with purchasing cell-lines, preparing cell cultures, and run several experiments with varying time-frames. The incumbent will also assist with documentation to submit to the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) to obtain approval for animal experiments. The incumbent will be responsible for handling animals and assist in making preparations for animal surgeries. The Research Associate will be responsible for taking documentation, measurements, data entry, and simple analysis of experiments. The incumbent will assist the PI in summarizing the data for presentations and papers

#ED-LI1 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 - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information. Job Status: Full time

Employee Type: Staff

Pay Grade: A5 About the company

The University of Miami is a private research university in Coral Gables, Florida.

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