Research Associate 1

If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this tip sheet.The University of Miami/UHealth Department of SCCC has an exciting opportunity for a Full-Time Research Associate 1 to work at our UHealth Medical Campus in Miami, FL.The Research Associate 1 supports research activities for the assigned division by conducting laboratory experiments on assigned research projects. The incumbent operates with the goal of advancing his/her expertise through continued education, training, and research. This position will join the Department of Urology (SCCC), focusing on fundamental metabolic processes that govern prostate cancer progression.Core Job Functions: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.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 Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field required.No prior experience required.Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.Commitment to the University’s core values.Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission, and more.The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers.The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs.The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list.Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019.The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022.Transforming livesWith more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value.

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