Associate Scientist

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CORE JOB SUMMARY

The Associate Scientist, SOM supports the University’s research goals and objectives by performing laboratory experiments in his/her areas of interest, expertise, or assignment. Moreover, the incumbent performs various analytical procedures involving method development and application development and synthesis.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Contributes to basic and applied research activities including authorship of scientific publications, technical and agency reports, and patent preparations.
2. Publishes in refereed journals in collaboration with department leadership or independently.
3. Supervises research employees and non-exempt staff.
4. Writes extramural proposals with approval of senior managing staff.
5. Creates and conducts experiments and analyzes results.
6. Works with other researchers to use and develop end products.
7. Provides ready access to all experimental data for the faculty researchers, supervisors, and other relevant staff.
8. Requests or acquires equipment and supplies for assigned project(s).
9. Applies for grants to continue research and prepares materials for submission to granting agencies and foundations.
10. 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:

Ph.D., M.D. or other doctoral level degree required

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• 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.

• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.

• Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

 

Department Specific Functions

1. Ensure laboratory employees adhere to guidelines and safety protocols to perform immunology and cardiovascular physiology experiments
2. Oversee day to day operations of the laboratory, assign lab maintenance tasks to lab members for a clean, safe and effective work environment.
3. Set weekly and monthly goals for lab maintenance and budgeting for all lab members.
4. Onboard new trainees in research activities, providing SOPs for all techniques and equipment used in the laboratory, and ensure all trainings are completed in a timely manner
5. Create, update, and organize lab records for all laboratory specific protocols and individual projects
6. Oversee licensing for laboratory analysis software, equipment service contracts and data record keeping and electronic lab notebooks for all lab members.
7. Write, submit and review IRB, IBC and IACUC protocols.
8. Oversee laboratory budgeting, order supplies, and keep track of sample inventories for all studies.
9. Edit manuscripts in preparation and participate in research project discussions
10. Design experiments involving immunological and cardio physiological approaches to investigate immune and vascular dependent mechanisms of cardiovascular disease , analyze data and incorporate in publications. These include using animal models of inflammation, heart failure and cancer, and primary cell isolation of human and rodent samples.
11. Mining large sequencing data sets: analysis and data representation of single cell data.
12. Coordinate laboratory presentations for new candidates applying to the lab, and the required paperwork for new lab hires.
13. Coordinates lab meetings, scientific presentations, and works with the Principal Investigator supporting research projects.
14. Performs experiments on specific projects.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

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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:

Staff