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The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Dermatology has an exciting opportunity for 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 to advance his/her expertise through continued education, training, and research.

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  Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures.

  
  


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  Participates in the publication of significant results.

  
  


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  Maintains an overview of relevant research findings.

  
  


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  Ensures all research is undertaken according to good research practice.

  
  


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

  
  


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

  
  


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  Operates and maintains laboratory equipment.

  
  


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  Performs a variety of routine assays, tests, and studies.

  
  


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

  
  


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

  
  

Department Specific Functions

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  The Research Associate 1, SOM will work on-funded skin research projects under the supervision of the lab head (Principal Investigator/PI) and senior staff. S/he will use a variety of model systems and techniques to conduct basic and translational skin research.

  
  


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  The model systems include in vitro (cell culture), ex vivo (skin organ culture) and in vivo (mice) models. The techniques include standard and innovative techniques to analyze DNA, RNA, protein, lipid; microbiology analyses; cell and tissue morphology/histology; cell, tissue and organismal appearance and function.

  
  


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  S/he will help to maintain cell/skin organ culture; maintain mouse colony; collect samples; extract DNA, RNA, protein, lipid and microbes for analyses; carry out cell and histological analysis including tissue sectioning and staining; etc. S/he needs to maintain well-organized, dated, detailed, and up-to-date laboratory notes, both physical and electronic, which serve as a record of the rationale, experimental design, materials and procedures used, any changes to the work as performed, results, data analysis and interpretation, and suggestions for future experiments.

  
  


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  S/he will help prepare manuscripts, presentations, grants, etc., and help to train other lab members.

  
  


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  S/he will help with general lab maintenance (e.g., ordering supplies, maintaining equipment).

  
  


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  S/he needs to adhere 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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  Bachelor's Degree in relevant field

  
  


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  Prior lab research experience is highly desirable but not required

  
  


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  Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.

  
  


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

  
  


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  Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.

  
  


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  Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.

  
  


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  Commitment to the University's core values.

  
  


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

  
  


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  High levels of attention to detail

  
  


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  Strong oral and written communication skills

  
  


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  Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

  
  


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  Strong organizational skills and analytical skills

  
  

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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.

Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.

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Job Status:Full time
Employee Type:Staff
Pay Grade:A5 Apply Now