ResearchAssociate1

**_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, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, has an exciting Per Diem opportunity for a Research Associate 1 in Miami, Florida. The Research Associate 1, SOM 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** Education: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required or equivalent Experience: No previous experience required Certification and Licensing: Refer to department descript