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The University of Miami/UHealth Department of SCCC has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Research Associate 3 to work at our UHealth Medical Campus.

The Research Associate 3 assumes responsibility for the design and performance of research focused on the development of novel experimental therapies for human malignancies. The incumbent contributes to collaborations with scientists within the University of Miami or elsewhere. Moreover, this individual works as part of a team and assists with the maintenance of laboratory equipment, protocols, and supplies. This position will join the Urology (SCCC) team and will focus on fundamental metabolic processes that govern prostate cancer progression. Please submit a cover letter with your online application.

Core Job Functions:

Maintains daily operations and performs procedures related to new and on-going research projects. 

Assists with ordering, purchasing, and maintenance of all required reagents and supplies for laboratory activities, and monitors and maintains inventory of supplies and stocks.

Assists with the maintenance of institutional biosafety and animal care protocols, laboratory safety records, and standard operating procedures.

Performs and assists other research staff with standard laboratory techniques.

Develops, adapts, and implements new laboratory procedures.

Records, organizes, and writes up experimental results for submission of manuscripts and for scientific presentations.

Keeps abreast of latest literature in the field and searches for references to technical problems.

Maintains current knowledge of the methods and techniques related to the specific field of research.

Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Department Specifics:

This position presents an exceptional opportunity to participate in translational research with the goal of understanding the metabolic and molecular mechanisms of androgen synthesis and its role in human physiology and disease. Working in the laboratory of Dr. Nima Sharifi, the applicant will partner with researchers and an outstanding clinical urology program with a principal goal of translating basic discoveries underlying biochemical and clinical behavior of genitourinary diseases rapidly to the clinic.

Applicants should have a primary interest in the fundamental mechanisms of human biology, biochemistry, metabolism, or genetics, with some relevance to genitourinary cancers.

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: Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field required

Experience:  Minimum 5 years of relevant experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

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.

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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.

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