Research Associate 1
University of Miami
About the Role
The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Pediatrics has an opportunity for a full-time Research Associate 1 to work in Miami, FL, within the Agrawal Research Lab at the University of Miami-Miller School of Medicine. This role focuses on rare diseases and the study of genetic disorders.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
- Maintains accurate records of research findings.
- Analyzing large scale genomic data using various statistical methods.
- Writing reports to summarize data and the implications of the results.
- Performs other reasonably related duties as assigned.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.
- Basic computer skills.
- Office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Qualifications
- No previous experience required.
- 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.
- Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
- Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
- Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.