Research Associate 2 – Laboratory Research

About the role

The University of Miami seeks a Research Associate 2 (GAB) to support its scientific investigations. Working under senior staff, you will conduct complex experiments, manage specimens, and contribute to scholarly publications.

Key responsibilities

• Perform specialized and complex laboratory experiments.
• Collect, prepare, analyze, and evaluate tissue cultures and specimens.
• Weigh and anesthetize laboratory animals for experimental procedures.
• Operate sensitive and highly complex laboratory equipment.
• Conduct calculations and document research test results.
• Perform photography and dark‑room processing for research documentation.
• Participate in participant recruitment at UHealth, JHS clinics, and community partners.
• Attend weekly and monthly Miami ECHO meetings and report to the Program Director.
• Collect participant data through home visits or online appointments.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific field.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant research experience.
• Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Required skills

• Laboratory equipment operation
• Animal handling and anesthesia
• Specimen and tissue culture preparation
• Photography and dark‑room processing
• Office software proficiency