Research Associate 2 - Biology

The University of Miami, College of Arts and Sciences, has an exciting opportunity for a full time Research Associate 2 to work in Coral Gables, FL. The Research Associate 2, GAB contributes to the University’s research activities under the supervision of senior staff. Moreover, the incumbent understands, interprets, and complies with research policies and protocols. Core responsibilities Performs specialized and complex experiments. Participates in the publication of significant research results. Advances expertise through education, training, and research. Writes extramural proposals to gain support when appropriate. Collects, prepares, analyzes, dissects, and evaluates specimens and tissue cultures. Weighs and anesthetizes laboratory animals for experiments. Operates sensitive and highly complex laboratory equipment. Performs calculations to complete research test results. Performs photography and dark room processing. Participates in training sessions and workshops. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. Department Specific Functions Advances the Aims of Firefighter Cancer Initiative grants. Contributes to basic and applied research activities by collecting and analyzing data, maintaining databases, etc. Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures. Participates in the publication of significant results. Coordinate meetings and disseminate findings with members from the Firefighter Cancer Initiative. Advances expertise through continued education, training and/or research. Maintains an overview of relevant research findings. Ensures all research is undertaken according to good research practice and guidance. Write manuscripts for publication. Assist with gathering data and writing results for publication, and acquiring grants. Strong written and verbal communication skills for reporting and documenting findings. Able to work independently. Able to follow verbal and written instructions. Excellent data analysis skills, including statistical analysis methods. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Desire to gain proficiency in lab techniques such as: Airborne, dietary, and waterborne exposures. Behavioral assay development and execution. DNA/RNA extraction. PCR, RT-qPCR. Agarose gel electrophoresis. Nanodrop, Tapestation, and Qubit quantification. Excellent data analysis skills, including statistical analysis methods. Ability to operate and maintain laboratory equipment safely. Team-oriented with effective collaboration capabilities. Zebrafish husbandry including some weekends and holidays. Histopathological analysis. Advanced imaging LA-ICP-MS, ICP-MS, synchrotron X-Ray Fluorescence imaging. Plumbing, electrical, and operation of aquatic life support and exposure system. Ability to lift 50 lbs. Travel between field sites and UM campuses. Proficient in Microsoft 365 products, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams, and Zoom with the ability to efficiently create, edit, and collaborate on documents and communications across platforms. Valid driver's license with ability to be insurable by the University of Miami policy. 60% Lead toxicology projects related to understanding the effects of fire related contaminants (e.g., metals, PFAS, PAHs) on the behavior, neurophysiology, and genetics of zebrafish, carry out elemental analysis to study tissue and whole burden assessments, develop high throughput behavioral and neural-behavioral screens including optimizing exposure assays, optomotor assays, sperm motility assays, cryopreservation, gonad assay, fecundity assays, kidney function assay, organ dissections, RNA extraction, bisulphite sequencing for multiple zebrafish generations, epigenetic studies, zebrafish screening, nucleic acid extraction, PCR, running of electrophoresis gels, microscopic analysis, Tunel staining, oxidative stress assays, microinjections, understand and interpret research protocols and procedures and to employ creativity and latitude in performing research tasks under the direction of the faculty lab Principal Investigator. Responsible for independent design, execution, troubleshooting, and analysis of experiments and retaining a detailed laboratory notebook. Assists in preparation of manuscript quality figures and writing. 20% contribute to basic research activities, participate and assist PI with preparing research results for publication, assist PI with grant preparation, collaborate with graduate students, undergraduates and colleagues, and advance their expertise through education, training and/or research experience. 15% organization and supervision of routine laboratory operations, including ordering of materials and reagents, cleaning glassware, maintenance of research organisms, maintenance and refurbishing lab equipment, managing lab inventory and equipment, overseeing regulatory compliance, as well as provide laboratory assistance and training to graduate and undergraduate students. Core Qualifications Bachelor's degree in relevant field required. Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required. 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. 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. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. #J-18808-Ljbffr 200 UM Corp (Enterprise)