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Research Associate II

University of Miami, Miami, Florida, us, 33222

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Miami, FLtime type:

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R100093180**Current Employees:**If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click

to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this .Research Associate 2The Cooperate Institue of Marine and Atmospheric Studies at the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric and Earth Science has an exciting opportunity for a full time Research Associate 2. The researcher will contribute 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**

1. Performs specialized and complex experiments.

2. Participates in the publication of significant research results.

3. Advances expertise through education, training, and research.

4. Writes extramural proposals to gain support when appropriate.

5. Collects, prepares, analyzes, dissects, and evaluates specimens and tissue cultures.

6. Weighs and anesthetizes laboratory animals for experiments.

7. Operates sensitive and highly complex laboratory equipment.

8. Performs calculations to complete research test results.

9. Performs photography and dark room processing.

10. Participates in training sessions and workshops.

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

**CORE QUALIFICATIONS**

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required

Experience:

Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required

Certification and Licensing:

Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:* Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.* Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.* Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.* Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.The University of Miami is recognized as one of the nation’s premier research institutions and academic health systems and is among the largest employers in South Florida.With more than 20,000 faculty and staff, the University is committed to excellence and guided by a mission to positively impact the lives of students, patients, and communities locally and globally.We are dedicated to fostering a culture where every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully. United by shared values, the University community works together to build an environment defined by purpose, collaboration, and service.The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click

for additional information.**Job Status:**Full time**Employee Type:**StaffThe mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation.The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit

to learn more about our points of pride.The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019.The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. #J-18808-Ljbffr