Research Associate 1

Location

Coral Gables, FL | United States

Job description

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The Department of Otolaryngology is currently seeking a full time Research Associate 1 to work in Miami, FL. An immediate job opening exists for a person with bachelor’s degree or above in science or medicine at Dr. Liu’s laboratory related to the genetics of deafness, and the development of therapeutic strategies to treat hearing loss. These projects will benefit from knowledge/additional training in neuroscience and mouse work amongst other techniques. The successful candidates should have a few years of research training or work experience in animal work and should have a background in experience with utilizing animal models, experience in these technologies is desirable although not required. Previous work-related experience includes molecular biology and a background in experiences with animal sensory evaluation either in physiology and histology.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures.
2. Participates in the publication of significant results.
3. Maintains an overview of relevant research findings.
4. Ensures all research is undertaken according to good research practice.
5. Keeps abreast of current publications relative to methods, techniques, and developments within the area of research.
6. Collects, prepares, analyzes, dissects, and evaluates specimens or tissue cultures.
7. Operates and maintains laboratory equipment and helps with lab management.
8. Performs a variety of routine assays, tests, and studies.
9. Performs calculations to complete research test results, collects data, and performs statistical analysis of laboratory results.
10. Works collaboratively as an equal partner of the team, respecting diversity of opinions and personnel.
11. 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 , Master’s Degree in biomedical science related field preferred

Experience:

No prior experience required. However, prior laboratory experience, including handling of rodents is highly preferred.

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.

• Being a team player, with common mission to support laboratory and research progress.

DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM

Department Specific Functions

1. Maintaining cell culture, transfection, immunoblotting under lab senior members
2. Performing expression analysis and auditory physiological evaluation of identified genes in inner ears in animal models.

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Behavioral assessments in rodents

• Surgical assessments in rodents

• Functional assessments in rodents

• Proper handling of rodents

• Good laboratory practices

• Team-first attitude

• Follow instructions

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