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 using the Career worklet, please review this tip sheet (https://my.it.miami.edu/wda/erpsec/tipsheets/ER\_eRecruiting\_ApplyforaJob.pdf) . Dr. Leor Weinberger’s laboratory (http://weinbergerlab.ucsf.edu) studies transcriptional regulation to develop new classes of therapeutics against cancers and viruses that can circumvent the evolution of drug resistance. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to be on the ground floor of building a new bench-to-bedside program. Highly motivated self-starters with the right experience would be an excellent match for this post. The Research Associate 1 will work with the PI. Candidates should be prepared to commit a minimum of two years to the lab.CORE JOB FUNCTIONS1. Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures.2. Participates in the publication of significant results.3. Maintains an overview of relevant research findings.4. Ensures all research is undertaken according to good research practice.5. Keeps abreast of current publications relative to methods, techniques, and developments within the area of research.6. Collects, prepares, analyzes, dissects, and evaluates specimens or tissue cultures.7. Operates and maintains laboratory equipment.8. Performs a variety of routine assays, tests, and studies.9. Performs calculations to complete research test results, collects data, and performs statistical analysis of laboratory results.10. 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 Experience: + Minimum of 1.5 years of relevant experience in a laboratory setting (this is in addition to any laboratory coursework) is preferred + Preferred: genetic and molecular biology experience with an emphasis on PCR, RT-PCR and tissue culture. + Excellent references + Strong written and verbal communication skills Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: + Independence in establishing protocols and procedures. + Attention to detail and clear and organized record keeping. + Skill in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data. + Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems. + Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions + Commitment to the University’s core values. + Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment. Department Specific Functions: Duties include participating in research on elucidating fundamental mechanisms of gene regulation, and transcriptional circuits including gene-regulatory networks, feedback regulation, and regulation of stochastic expression noise in multiple model systems ranging from viruses to cancer. Will be responsible for tissue culture, site-directed mutagenesis, DNA sequencing, mRNA synthesis, and gel electrophoresis, as well as train and supervise new students in these activities. EXPERIMENTAL PLANNING AND DESIGN: Conducting experiments and performing data analysis as directed by Dr. Leor Weinberger. Careful and accurate records of all experiments will be recorded in a laboratory notebook. LABORATORY MANAGEMENT: Involved with general lab activities and assisting personnel in keeping the lab in good working order. This also includes ordering supplies and equipment, maintaining inventories, preparing stock solutions, and keeping complete and accurate records. Photocopying, maintaining vendor files and catalogs, processing and recording purchase order information. DATA MANAGEMENT: Documenting and analyzing data, preparing illustrations for publication, performing statistical analysis of data, computer processing, and preparing slides and posters. Performs specialized and complex experiments/studies. Participates in the publication of significant research results. 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. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here (https://www.hr.miami.edu/careers/eo-ada/index.html) for additional information. Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff Pay Grade: A5