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Microbiology & Immunology has an exciting opportunity for a full time Research Associate 1, SOM position. The incumbent supports research activities for the assigned division by conducting laboratory experiments on assigned research projects. Moreover, the incumbent operates with the goal of advancing his/her expertise through continued education, training, and research.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures.

Participates in the publication of significant results.

Maintains an overview of relevant research findings.

Ensures all research is undertaken according to good research practice.

Keeps abreast of current publications relative to methods, techniques, and developments within the area of research.

Collects, prepares, analyzes, dissects, and evaluates specimens or tissue cultures.

Operates and maintains laboratory equipment.

Performs a variety of routine assays, tests, and studies.

Performs calculations to complete research test results, collects data, and performs statistical analysis of laboratory results.

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

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field required

No prior experience required

Department Specific Functions

1. Perform extensive mouse surgery including harvesting pancreas, pancreatic lymph nodes, secondary lymphoid tissues
2. Harvest mouse vital organs, fix tissues and perform H&E histological analysis.
3. Freeze tissues, section them, and perform immunofluorescence staining and imaging.
4. Prepare mouse tissue cell suspensions and perform immune cell staining for flow cytometric analysis
5. Harvest mouse tissues, obtain tissue sections and perform staining for spatial genomics and collect and analyze spatial genomics data
6. Help with lab equipment use and maintenance
7. Keep track of and order reagents and supplies

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

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