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University of Miami · 11 hours ago

Assistant Scientist, SOM

Miami, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

The University of Miami is a leading academic medical center providing patient care and conducting groundbreaking research. They are seeking an Assistant Scientist to support research activities in the division of Infectious Diseases, conduct laboratory tests, analyze data, and publish findings to enhance the University’s research goals and reputation.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Contributes to basic and applied research activities and authors scientific publications, technical and agency reports, and patent preparations

Collaborates with senior staff to publish findings in refereed journals

Creates and conducts experiments and analyzes results

Works with other researchers to use and develop end products

Writes extramural proposals with approval from appropriate senior staff

Provides ready access to all experimental data for managing staff

Requests or acquires equipment and supplies for assigned project(s)

Uses the Internet, surveys, legal documents, and other available sources to collect information

Applies for grants to continue research and prepares materials for submission to granting agencies and foundations

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

Qualification

Molecular biologyTissue culturePCR techniquesDNA/RNA extractionProtein purificationHIV virus productionComputer skillsEnglish skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Ph.D., M.D. or other doctoral level degree required

Minimum 1 year of relevant experience

Collaborate with other employees, good organizational skills, and excellent computer skills required

Excellent English language skills (both verbal and written) required

Preferred

Work-related knowledge in tissue culture, molecular biology and genetics laboratory test techniques such as PCR, DNA/RNA extraction, cloning of cDNA sequences, amplification of DNA sequences by PCR, protein expression techniques, protein purification, plasmid analyses by restriction digest, protein gel electrophoresis, DNA gel electrophoresis, Northern blotting, Western blotting, Southern Blotting, siRNA/DNA transfections

Work related knowledge in Direct PCR, Phusion, and Tropism Assays, HIV virus production, and envelope cloning for HIV

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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