Research Assistant 2

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The Department of Pathology has an exciting opportunity for a Research Assistant 2 to work on-site in Miami, FL.

Core Job Summary

The Research Assistant 2 assists with and explores innovations to research and strives to improve implementation and family outcomes. The Research Assistant 2 ensures compliance with University policies, rules, and regulations to meet federal, state, and local standards pertaining to safety and ethics.

Core Job Functions

• Plans and implements research experiments, according to research protocols, to assure high-quality scientific results in support of applicable project goals.
• Assists with assessing the feasibility of implementing innovations.
• Assesses data trends and develops reports and presentations.
• Supports the initiation of new research by reviewing and synthesizing literature.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Assists in the preparation of scientific papers, reports, and manuscripts.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Additional information

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

• High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license
• 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 Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (DPLM) is currently seeking a Research assistant 2 who will support the Digital Scanning Center, a newly initiated center under the leadership of Dr. Daniel Bilbao, Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and Director of the Cancer Modeling Shared Resource.

The Research Assistant 2 is expected to follow the process of digitizing pathology slides, which includes several key steps:

• Preparation: The glass slides containing tissue samples are carefully prepared and cleaned to ensure they are free of dust and debris. This step is crucial for obtaining clear and accurate digital images.
• Scanning: The prepared slides are placed into a high-resolution scanner. These scanners are specifically designed for pathology slides and can capture detailed images at various magnifications. The scanning process converts the physical slides into digital images, often referred to as whole slide images (WSIs).
• Image Processing: Once scanned, the digital images undergo processing to enhance their quality. This may include adjusting brightness, contrast, and color balance to ensure the images accurately represent the original slides.
• Metadata Capture: Along with the digital images, relevant metadata such as patient information, slide identification numbers, and staining details are captured and linked to the images. This metadata is essential for organizing and retrieving the digital slides.
• Storage: The digitized slides and their associated metadata are stored in a secure digital repository. This repository allows for easy access, retrieval, and sharing of the slides among pathologists and researchers.
• Quality Control: A quality control check is performed to ensure that the digitized slides meet the required standards. Any slides that do not meet these standards may be rescanned or adjusted as needed.

Department Specific Qualifications

Experience: Prior experience with general lab work or histology is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes

• Highly organized individual is needed.
• Communication skills are important

Pay and benefits

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

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Job Status: Full time

Employee Type: Staff