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University of Miami · 8 hours ago

Research Associate 1 - Cell Biology

Miami, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

The University of Miami is dedicated to groundbreaking research and medical education, and they are seeking a Research Associate 1 to join Dr. Leor Weinberger’s laboratory. The role involves understanding research protocols, conducting experiments, and managing laboratory activities to support research on gene regulation and transcriptional circuits.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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

Duties include participating in research on elucidating fundamental mechanisms of gene regulation, and transcriptional circuits including gene-regulatory networks, feedback regulation, and regulation of stochastic expression noise in multiple model systems ranging from viruses to cancer

Will be responsible for tissue culture, site-directed mutagenesis, DNA sequencing, mRNA synthesis, and gel electrophoresis, as well as train and supervise new students in these activities

Conducting experiments and performing data analysis as directed by Dr. Leor Weinberger

Careful and accurate records of all experiments will be recorded in a laboratory notebook

Involved with general lab activities and assisting personnel in keeping the lab in good working order. This also includes ordering supplies and equipment, maintaining inventories, preparing stock solutions, and keeping complete and accurate records. Photocopying, maintaining vendor files and catalogs, processing and recording purchase order information

Documenting and analyzing data, preparing illustrations for publication, performing statistical analysis of data, computer processing, and preparing slides and posters

Performs specialized and complex experiments/studies. Participates in the publication of significant research results

Qualification

GeneticMolecular biologyPCRRT-PCRTissue cultureData analysisLaboratory managementIndependenceCommunication skillsAttention to detailProblem-solving ability

Required

Bachelor's degree in relevant field required

Minimum of 1.5 years of relevant experience in a laboratory setting (this is in addition to any laboratory coursework) is preferred

Excellent references

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Independence in establishing protocols and procedures

Attention to detail and clear and organized record keeping

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

Commitment to the University's core values

Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment

Preferred

genetic and molecular biology experience with an emphasis on PCR, RT-PCR and tissue culture

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Tuition remission

And more

Company

University of Miami

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At UM you'll join a diverse and energized academic community.

Founded in 1925

Coral Gables, fl, US

5001-10000 employees

http://miami.edu

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