Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here (https://www.myworkday.com/umiami/d/task/1422$7248.htmld) 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 (https://my.it.miami.edu/wda/erpsec/tipsheets/ER\_eRecruiting\_ApplyforaJob.pdf) . The Research Associate 1, GAB 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. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field Experience: No prior experience required 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 (https://www.hr.miami.edu/careers/eo-ada/index.html) for additional information. Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff Pay Grade: A5