Research Associate 3 - Bioinformatics

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Microbiology & Immunology has an exciting opportunity for a full time Research Associate 3, SOM position. The incumbent 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.

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.
  

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
  
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
  

DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM

Department Specific Functions

• Design and apply bioinformatics algorithms including unsupervised and supervised machine learning, dynamic programming, or graphic algorithms.
  
• Compile data for use in activities such as gene expression profiling, genome annotation, and structural bioinformatics
  
• Create novel computational approaches and analytical tools as required by research goals
  
• Work with lab team to analyze problems, recommend technology-based solutions, or determine computational strategies.
  
• Create or modify web-based bioinformatics tools and train personnel in technical or scientific procedures.
  
• Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations
  

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Job Status:
Full time

Employee Type:
Staff

Pay Grade:
A7

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