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) . CORE JOB SUMMARYThe Research Associate 2 - CIMAS 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.CORE JOB FUNCTIONS1. Performs specialized and complex experiments.2. Participates in the publication of significant research results.3. Advances expertise through education, training, and research.4. Writes extramural proposals to gain support when appropriate.5. Collects, prepares, analyzes, dissects, and evaluates specimens and tissue cultures.6. Weighs and anesthetizes laboratory animals for experiments.7. Operates sensitive and highly complex laboratory equipment.8. Performs calculations to complete research test results.9. Performs photography and dark room processing.10. Participates in training sessions and workshops.11. 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 QUALIFICATIONSEducation:Bachelor’s degree in relevant field requiredExperience:Minimum 2 years of relevant experience requiredCertification and Licensing:Refer to department description for applicable certification requirementsKnowledge, 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. This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job. 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: Temporary Pay Grade: A7