Research Laboratory Technician

On-Site Miami, FL Full time

R100097868

Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here ( to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet ( . The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Surgery has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time, Research to work in Miami. Core Job Summary:The Research Laboratory Technician aids scientists in their experiments by monitoring and recording their findings. Moreover, the Research Laboratory Technician ensures laboratory compliance with applicable safety regulations. Core Responsibilities: Cleans, sanitizes, maintains, and operates laboratory equipment. Keeps records of research data and assists in analyzing it. Maintains inventory of laboratory equipment and supplies and places orders in a timely fashion. Proofreads and assists in the writing of manuscripts, grant proposals, and lab protocols. Prepares reports of experiment results. Performs research by completing simple experiments or steps in more complicated studies. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. Department Specific Functions: Experience with animal models of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy, microbiome analysis, bacterial culture of engineered probiotics, metabolomics sample processing, and molecular biology techniques is highly desirable. Perform chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) mouse studies, including animal handling, dosing, oral gavage, and tissue collection. Maintain and culture engineered E. coli Nissle 1917 (EcN-GAD and EcN-BUT) strains and perform routine quality control procedures. Conduct behavioral pain assessments including Randall-Selitto, von Frey, and thermal nociception assays. Process biological samples (feces, serum, colon, DRG, spinal cord) for molecular, microbiome, and metabolomic analyses. Perform molecular biology techniques including RNA extraction, qPCR, Western blotting, ELISA, and immunofluorescence. Assist with microbiome studies, including DNA isolation, library preparation, and sample submission for sequencing. Maintain accurate laboratory records, prepare reports, and assist with data entry and analysis. Ensure compliance with IACUC, biosafety, and laboratory safety regulations. Assist with inventory management, ordering supplies, and maintaining laboratory equipment. Participate in manuscript preparation, grant progress reports, and laboratory 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: ( we do not label each one, we just list what is required) 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. Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered. 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: Staff The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation. The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride. The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019. The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. University of Miami