University of Miami
ResearchAssistant
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“Research Assistant at University of Miami. Skills: Scientific apparatus, Laboratory notebook. Set up scientific apparatus. Operate scientific apparatus”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieve accurate results; Minimize human error; Minimize processing failures
Industry & Context.
Work evenings, nights, and weekends
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High School diploma or equivalent, Minimum 1 year of relevant experience, Skill in completing assignments accurately, Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work, Ability to process and handle confidential information, Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends, Commitment to the University’s core values, Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment
What You'll Do.
Set up scientific apparatus
Operate scientific apparatus
Prepare correspondence
Formulate bibliographies
Maintain bibliographies
Complete applications
Order laboratory supplies
Maintain culture media reagents
Review materials for publication
Edit materials for publication
Prepare publication schedules
Maintain appropriate logs
Maintain study notebooks
Adhere to policies and procedures
Safeguard University assets
Communicate professionally
Take direction from peers
Follow detailed instructions
Take applicable notes
Ask pertinent questions
Follow standard operating procedures
Operate standard lab equipment
Perform quantitation of DNA/RNA samples
Perform qualitation of DNA/RNA samples
Keep organized laboratory notebook
Keep detailed laboratory notebook
Acquire proficiency in software programs
Acquire proficiency in cloud-based tools
Acquire proficiency in online webforms
Acquire proficiency in databases
Participate in outreach activities
Use bilingual abilities
Help consent individuals
Provide information about studies
Engage within NIH funded initiative
Accompany coordinators to events
Accompany coordinators to meetings
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Team members; Colleagues; Peers
Communication Scope
Verbal; Writing
Full Job Description
**_Current Employees:_** If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click [here](https://www.myworkday.com/umiami/d/task/1422$7248.htmld) 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](https://my.it.miami.edu/wda/erpsec/tipsheets/ER_eRecruiting_ApplyforaJob.pdf). 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 el
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