Research Assistant - Biorepository and Outreach

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The University of Miami/UHealth Hussman Institute has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time, Research Assistant to work in Miami.

Core Job Summary:

The Research Assistant 1 contributes to research investigators by providing research and experimentation support while following established protocols. The Research Assistant 1 performs a clerical role to ensure the smooth operations of office facilities.

Core Responsibilities:

• Sets up and operates various scientific apparatus and makes minor repairs.

• Prepares correspondence and answers phones.

• Formulates and maintains bibliographies and completes applications and forms.

• Orders laboratory supplies and maintains culture media reagents.

• Reviews and edits various materials for publication and prepares publication schedules.

• Maintains appropriate logs, records, and study notebooks.

• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

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Department Specific Functions:  

• Communicate professionally, verbally and in writing, with team members and colleagues

• Exhibit the ability to take direction from peers, follow detailed and specific instructions, take applicable notes, ask pertinent questions and think critically

• Demonstrate the ability to follow standard operating procedures

• Operate standard lab equipment including, but not limited to, single and multi-channel pipettes, centrifuges, heat blocks, thermocyclers, etc.

• Perform quantitation and qualitation of DNA/RNA samples by nanodrop, Qubit fluorometer, Agilent BioAnalyzer/Tapestation and gel electrophoresis

• Perform tasks with an attention to detail and a desire to achieve accurate results while minimizing human error and processing failures

• Keep an organized and detailed laboratory notebook associated with all executed laboratory procedures

• Possess the standard computational skills necessary to acquire proficiency in new software programs, cloud-based tools, online webforms and databases

• Participate in outreach activities in the Hispanic/Latino communities using her bilingual abilities. 

• Help consent individuals in the HIHG research programs and provide information about ongoing studies

• Engage within the NIH funded HIHG initiative within the US Peruvian population

• Accompany lead coordinators to events and meetings

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: 

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience

• 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.

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.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Temporary