Research Associate 1 - mRNA Vax

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The Department of Microbiology & Immunology has an exciting opportunity for a full time Research Associate 1, SOM position. The incumbent supports research activities for the assigned division by conducting laboratory experiments on assigned research projects. Moreover, the incumbent operates with the goal of advancing his/her expertise through continued education, training, and research.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS            

• Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures.

• Participates in the publication of significant results.

• Maintains an overview of relevant research findings.

• Ensures all research is undertaken according to good research practice.

• Keeps abreast of current publications relative to methods, techniques, and developments within the area of research.

• Collects, prepares, analyzes, dissects, and evaluates specimens or tissue cultures.

• Operates and maintains laboratory equipment.

• Performs a variety of routine assays, tests, and studies.

• Performs calculations to complete research test results, collects data, and performs statistical analysis of laboratory results.

• 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                                                                      

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field required

• No prior experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.

• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.

• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.

• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.

• Commitment to the University’s core values.

• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

Department Specific Functions

The laboratory of Dr. Kevin Van der Jeught at the University of Miami in the Department of Microbiology & Immunology and Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, seeks to recruit highly motivated candidates for a Research Associate 1, SOM to support research activities by strengthening the mRNA vaccination team. Opportunity to be a part of a fast-paced lab and be involved in exciting projects to understand the tumor microenvironment in solid cancers and studies exploring novel immunotherapeutic strategies.

Highlights:

Our laboratory aims to fight cancer using mRNA as a vaccination tool. We have several years of experience in this field and want to grow our team with a research associate. The main roles of this research associate would be to in sillico design mRNA, produce, perform quality control and validate the mRNA constructs. Depending on the person’s interest this position could also allow to help members in our laboratory with their projects or carry out some of the mRNA vaccination related experiments by themselves.

Experience in the mRNA field is not a requirement, however, any work in the mRNA field is a plus and could be considered for a higher rank of research associate position (with or without PhD or Postdoc experience). However, we are seeking someone that can carry out this work in a rigorous, organized, clean and timely manner. The research associate would be trained by one of our members into the laboratory’s mRNA pipeline. The goal with this position is to fill-in a potential long-term slot in our laboratory for the years to come.

The major interests of the lab are discovering pathways and developing tools to improve current cancer immunotherapy treatments. The Research Associate 1, SOM will help with study recruitment and coordination activities. Carry out experiments as required. Coordinat