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Associate Scientist - Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Lensa
Miami, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/18/2026
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The Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking an Associate Scientist to work full-time, on-site in Miami, FL. The Associate Scientist, SOM supports the University’s research goals and objectives by performing laboratory experiments in his/her areas of interest, expertise, or assignment. Moreover, the incumbent performs various analytical procedures involving method development and application development and synthesis

Core Job Functions

  • Contributes to basic and applied research activities including authorship of scientific publications, technical and agency reports, and patent preparations.
  • Publishes in refereed journals in collaboration with department leadership or independently.
  • Supervises research employees and non-exempt staff.
  • Writes extramural proposals with approval of senior managing staff.
  • Creates and conducts experiments and analyzes results.
  • Works with other researchers to use and develop end products.
  • Provides ready access to all experimental data for the faculty researchers, supervisors, and other relevant staff.
  • Requests or acquires equipment and supplies for assigned project(s).
  • Applies for grants to continue research and prepares materials for submission to granting agencies and foundations.
  • 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.

Education

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Doctorate degree required

Experience

Minimum 5 years of relevant post-doctoral research experience

Knowledge, Skills And Attitudes

  • Skill in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data.
  • Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work well in a team environment.
  • 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.

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.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status

Full time

Employee Type

Staff

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