Research Associate 2, SOM - Miami Florida

Company: University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Location: Miami, Florida
Posted On: 05/01/2024

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The University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a Research Associate 2 in the Department of Urology in Miami, Florida. The Research Associate 2, SOM contributes to the University's research activities under the supervision of senior staff. Moreover, the incumbent understands, interprets, and complies with research policies and protocols.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• 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.
  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 QUALIFICATIONS
  
  Education:
  
  Bachelor's Degree in relevant field
  
  Certification and Licensing:
  
  Not Applicable
  
  Experience:
  
  Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
  
  Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
  
  
  • 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.
    DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM
    
    Department Specific Functions
    
    
    • Extensive microscopic assessment for sperm motility, concentration, viability, morphology using Krueger's strict morphology criteria.
    • Sperm cryopreservation, sperm preparation for IUI and media/reagent preparation and maintaining inventory and supplies.
    • Sperm DNA fragmentation assessment using multiple techniques.
      The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
      
      UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
      
      Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.
      
      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.
      
      Job Status:
      
      Full time
      
      Employee Type:
      
      Staff
      
      Pay Grade:
      
      A6
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