Research Associate 2

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About the role

The University of Miami/UHealth department of Neurology has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Research Associate 2 to work Hybrid in Miami, FL. 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.

• Performs specialized and complex experiments/studies.
• Participates in the publication of significant research results.
• Advances expertise through education, training, and research.
• Writes extramural grants/proposals to gain support when appropriate.
• Collects, prepares, analyzes, dissects, and evaluates specimens and tissue cultures.
• Weighs and anesthetizes laboratory animals for experiments.
• Operates sensitive and highly complex laboratory equipment.
• Performs calculations to complete research test results.
• Performs photography and dark room processing.
• Participates in training sessions and workshops.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Department Specific Functions

Performs specialized histology and neuropathology laboratory activities in support of the Brain Endowment Bank (BEB), including tissue processing, slide preparation, immunohistochemical staining, laboratory quality assurance, inventory management, data management, and protocol development.

Ensures the accurate processing, documentation, and analysis of brain tissue specimens while maintaining compliance with established laboratory procedures, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. Provides technical support and training to laboratory personnel and contributes to research activities, including manuscript, report, and grant preparation.

• Process brain tissue specimens through fixation, embedding, sectioning, staining, and slide preparation using specialized histology equipment and techniques.
• Operate, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment used for tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, slide mounting, and staining procedures.
• Perform routine and advanced histological and immunohistochemical staining procedures, including antibody validation and optimization.
• Analyze and verify laboratory findings and slide quality to ensure accuracy and adherence to quality standards.
• Maintain inventories of antibodies, chemicals, slides, tissue blocks, and laboratory supplies; monitor stock levels and coordinate procurement activities.
• Maintain and update laboratory records, including immunohistochemistry logs, neuropathology logs, and specimen tracking systems.
• Transfer and manage neuropathology data in laboratory databases, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
• Develop, revise, and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) and laboratory protocols to support best practices and regulatory compliance.
• Set up laboratory equipment, instruments, and materials required for specialized procedures and experiments.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and support to laboratory assistants, technicians, and other staff.
• Participate in research activities, including preparation of manuscripts, scientific reports, presentations, and grant applications.
• Support quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure rigorous implementation of laboratory protocols.
• Maintain compliance with institutional policies, confidentiality requirements, ethical standards, and all applicable safety and regulatory guidelines.
• Perform other related duties as assigned in support of laboratory and Brain Endowment Bank operations.

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

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes

• 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.

Pay and benefits

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.

Job Status: Full time

Employee Type: Staff