Research Assistant - Biorepository and Outreach

Research Assistant

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.

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.