Sr. Research Associate 3, SOM

Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here 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. The SCCC Sr. Research Associate 3, SOM conducts highly specialized and complex research in support of the division’s research goals and objectives and assumes responsibility for the successful operations of the laboratory. The incumbent also supervises the activities of all laboratory staff and users and serves as subject matter expert and mentor to less experienced staff. Department Specific Functions This individual will work in the Division of Transplant and Cell Therapy (TCT) Research Laboratory to support translational research. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, coordinate the daily operations of the laboratory, provide training for staff, ensure laboratory is properly equipped and equipment is properly maintained, and all safety and compliance regulations are in place across the laboratory. Oversee and ensure effective biospecimen collection, processing, and storage activities including ensuring point-to-point proper coordination of biospecimen collection and processing from time of blood draw to cryopreservation, including providing backup specimen processing. Perform flow cytometry experiments including sample staining and data acquisition by flow cytometry for correlative studies of transplantation and cell therapy research. Administrative duties include responsibility for maintaining reagent, chemical and supply; selection and ordering of supplies; create and maintain protocols for staff to follow, safety and compliance training and certification for all lab staff and appropriate record keeping. Other duties as assigned by the Director. Department Specific Qualifications: Education: Master’s degree in relevant field required. Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience. Experience in flow cytometry, blood cell processing, and immune assays required. 5 years' experience working in an immunology-based research environment preferred. Qualified individuals without advanced degrees are also encouraged to apply as relevant experience is most critical (position may be downgraded to allow those with appropriate experience to be hired). Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes: Flow Cytometry sample prep, data acquisition and data analysis Peripheral blood mononuclear cell preparation/cryopreservation Organized, detail oriented, excellent people and communication skills, and knowledge of UM medical school research environment. 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. #LI-YC1 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. Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment. 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 for additional information. Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff Pay Grade: r7 The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation. The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride. The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings. 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