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Research Associate 3 (Cancer Research)

Employer
University of Miami
Location
Miami, FL

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Institution Type
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Job location: Miami, FL


Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2022-01-04
Req: R100040803
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Transforming Lives

The University of Miami is among the top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation, and one of the largest private employers in South Florida.

With more than 16,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.

The Department of Radiation Oncology has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Research Associate 3, SOM to work in UHealth Campus.

The Research Associate 3, SOM assumes responsibility for the design and performance of research focused on the development of novel experimental therapies for human malignancies. The incumbent contributes to collaborations with scientists within the University of Miami or elsewhere. Moreover, this individual works as part of a team and assists with the maintenance of laboratory equipment, protocols, and supplies.

The incumbent is expected to perform the following:

  • Maintains daily operations and performs procedures related to new and on-going cancer biology research projects.

  • Assists with ordering, purchasing, and maintenance of all required reagents and supplies for laboratory activities, and monitors and maintains inventory of supplies and stocks.

  • Assists with the maintenance of institutional biosafety and animal care protocols, laboratory safety records, and standard operating procedures.

  • Performs and assists other research staff with standard laboratory techniques.

  • Develops, adapts, and implements new laboratory procedures.

  • Records, organizes, and writes up experimental results for submission of manuscripts and for scientific presentations.

  • Keeps abreast of latest literature in the field and searches for references to technical problems.

  • Maintains current knowledge of the methods and techniques related to the specific field of research.

  • 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

Minimum must have bachelor’s Degree in biology, biochemistry, cell biology or related scientific field.

Minimum 3-5 years experience with standard biochemistry, molecular and cell biology procedures is a requirement.

  • Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

  • Must display a high level of knowledge and proficiency in the following techniques:

  • DNA isolation, amplification, purification, restriction enzyme mapping and gel electrophoresis

  • Protein purification and immunoblotting

  • Mammalian cell culture, expansion, freezing and sterile experimental handling

  • Some or all of the following skills are strongly preferred:

  • Animal handling, colony maintenance and genotyping

  • Viral transduction of constructs in cell lines

  • Flow cytometry

  • Small molecule testing in cell lines and viability-based assays

  • Immunoprecipitation assays

  • ELISA-based assays

  • Immunohistochemistry

  • Must have a good understanding of statistical analysis

  • Must be competent in basic molecular and cellular biology

  • · Must have an understanding of statistical analysis

  • · Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • · Must be able to work collaboratively in a team setting

  • · Ability to multitask efficiently

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

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

  • · Commitment to the University’s core values.

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.

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:

r5

Organization

The University of Miami is one of America's top research universities located in one of the most dynamic and multicultural cities in the world.

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 mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service

The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride.

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. With more than $413 million in research and sponsored program expenditures annually, the University of Miami is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU). Only 3 percent of four-year institutions in the nation are invited to join the AAU, which recognizes breadth and quality of research and scholarship. While the majority of this work is housed at the Miller School of Medicine, investigators conduct hundreds of studies in other areas, including marine science, engineering, education, and psychology.

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.

Transforming lives

With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.

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