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University of Miami · 10 hours ago

Assistant Scientist - Iavarone Lab

Miami, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

The University of Miami is a leading academic institution in South Florida, known for its outstanding research and patient care. The Assistant Scientist will contribute to the University’s research goals by carrying out specific research agendas, publishing findings, and collaborating with senior staff on various projects.

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

Keeps all laboratory equipment in good working order and makes minor repairs

Oversees and collaborates in the development of study tools

Evaluates the availability of resources for research studies and the impact of studies on resources

Assist with the organization of complex laboratory experimental settings, collect, analyze, and interpret lab results

Develops, implements, and maintains standard operating procedures

Reviews laboratory results and enters results into database

Coordinates trainings of new personnel and monitors performance of procedures

Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures

Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures

Manage laboratory purchase of inventory, storage and supplies usage

Closely monitors all related purchasing and shipping problems

Prepare reports setting forth progress, adverse trends, and appropriate recommendations

Assist in the determination of fiscal requirements and in the preparation of budgetary recommendations

Qualification

Ph.D.M.D.Data analysisResearch experienceGrant writingJudgment skillsProblem solving

Required

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

Minimum 1 year 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

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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