Research Associate 2

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The University of Miami/UHealth Department of SCCC has an exciting opportunity for a Full-Time Research Associate 2 (Petrucelli's Lab) to work at the UHealth campus in Miami, Fl.

CORE JOB SUMMARY

The Research Associate 2, SOM contributes to the University’s research activities under the supervision of senior staff. Moreover, the incumbent understands, interprets, and complies with research policies and protocols.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Performs specialized and complex experiments/studies.
2. Participates in the publication of significant research results.
3. Advances expertise through education, training, and research.
4. Writes extramural grants/proposals to gain support when appropriate.
5. Collects, prepares, analyzes, dissects, and evaluates specimens and tissue cultures.
6. Weighs and anesthetizes laboratory animals for experiments.
7. Operates sensitive and highly complex laboratory equipment.
8. Performs calculations to complete research test results.
9. Performs photography and dark room processing.
10. Participates in training sessions and workshops.
11. 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 2 years of relevant experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

Department Specific Functions

The Research Associate 2 will support a neuroscience laboratory conducting research on molecular mechanisms of disease, genetic regulation, and cell‑based functional assays. The role emphasizes execution of experiments, data analysis, and contributions to collaborative research environments.

Experimental Work & Laboratory Techniques

• Perform specialized experiments involving Western Blot, immunofluorescence, CRISPR‑Cas9–based gene editing, and bacterial transformation workflows as required by project objectives.
• Culture and maintain mammalian cell lines, perform transient transfections, and assist in the development of stable cell lines for functional studies.
• Support in vitro modeling studies investigating protein localization, mutation impact, molecular interactions, or genetic pathways relevant to laboratory research aims.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, ensuring accurate measurements, reproducibility, and adherence to standardized protocols.

Data Analysis, Documentation & Research Support

• Collect, organize, analyze, and interpret experimental results using scientific software such as PyMOL, GraphPad, CellProfiler, ImageJ, SnapGene, or similar analysis tools.
• Maintain detailed and accurate laboratory records to support research reproducibility, quality assurance, and progression toward publication.
• Assist with drafting figures, descriptions of methods, and data summaries for manuscripts, presentations, and internal reports.
• Participate in grant‑related data preparation or project documentation, as appropriate to the team’s research needs.

Laboratory Operations & Team Collaboration

• Support laboratory operations through inventory management, reagent preparation, equipment monitoring, and general organizational tasks.
• Adhere to laboratory safety, biohazard handling, and regulatory compliance standards.
• Participate in lab meetings, training sessions, and collaborative activities to advance team‑based research.
• Provide guidance to students or junior members on basic laboratory methods, contributing to a supportive and high‑performance environment.

Department Specific Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field

Certification and Licensing:

Not Applicable

Experience:

Minimum 2 years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• 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.

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. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff