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University of Miami · 10 hours ago

Research Associate 2, SOM

Miami, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

The University of Miami is seeking a full-time Research Associate 2 in the Department of Pathology. The role involves supporting research activities, performing specialized experiments, and ensuring compliance with university policies while working under the supervision of a Research Assistant Professor.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Performs specialized and complex experiments/studies

Participates in the publication of significant research results

Advances expertise through education, training, and research

Writes extramural grants/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

Implements techniques established in the lab to detect and quantify AAV-delivered antibodies in serum, as well as potential immune responses to those antibodies

Construct and purify new cloned DNAs for subsequent incorporation into recombinant AAV vectors

Train in the performance of virus neutralization assays using HIV and SIV

Maintain a proper lab notebook and be responsible for following proper lab safety and regulatory procedures

Cooperate in maintaining the overall workflow of the team, housekeeping tasks, and participate in lab meetings

Maintain a high level of current knowledge and laboratory skills in his/her discipline, and work on any additional tasks that may be assigned

Qualification

ELISA assaysDNA cloningProtein purificationData analysisSound judgmentWillingness to learnProblem solving

Required

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field

Minimum 2 Years Of Relevant Experience

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

Strong willingness to learn the techniques involved in antibody quantification by ELISA, cell culture, DNA cloning and expansion, processing of blood samples, etc

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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