Research Associate 2 - The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis

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The Department of Miami Project to Cure Paralysis has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Research Associate 2. The Research Associate 2, SOM contributes to the University’s research activities under the supervision of senior staff. Moreover, the incumbent understands, interprets, and complies with research policies and protocols. Our research is focused on spinal cord injury and neuropathic chronic pain and development of cell transplantation therapies. The Research Associate must be capable of working under minimal supervision following training. Necessary training for specific methods and procedures will be provided. The Research Associate will be expected to provide timely reports and participate in data analysis and presentation of results for scientific conferences, publications, and grant applications.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• 30% Maintain cell cultures, prepare culture media, evaluate growth in biomatrices.

• 25% Immunocytochemical and biochemical analysis of cell cultures.

• 20% Rodent surgical implantation and behavioral testing.

• 10% Assistance in immunocytochemical analysis of tissue.

• 10% Prepare reports, assist with manuscript submissions.

• 5% Other duties as assigned.

• Performs specialized and complex experiments.

• Participates in the publication of significant research results.

• Advances expertise through education, training, and research.

• Writes extramural proposals to gain support when appropriate.

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

• Weighs and anesthetizes laboratory animals for experiments.

• Operates sensitive and highly complex laboratory equipment.

• Performs calculations to complete research test results.

• Performs photography and dark room processing.

• Participates in training sessions and workshops.

• 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

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field required

Experience:

Minimum 2 years of relevant experience. Previous background and experience in growing and maintaining cell cultures, particularly working with stem cells and neural progenitors, preferred. Experience in handling small rodents, including surgical implantations and behavioral testing is also desirable. Familiarity with biomatrices, immunocytochemical and biochemical assays would be a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Skill in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data.

• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.

• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.

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:

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