Sr. Research Associate - Petrucelli Lab

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The University of Miami/UHealth Office of the Dean has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Sr. Research Associate 2 to work at the UHealth campus in Miami, Fl.

The Senior Research Associate 2, SOM ensures that the operations of the assigned laboratory are efficient and in compliance with applicable guidelines and regulations. Moreover, this employee engages in complex and specialized research activities in furtherance of the University’s research goals and objectives.

• Contributes to basic and applied research activities by collecting and analyzing data and maintaining databases.
• Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures.
• Participates in the publication of significant results.
• Advances expertise through continued education, training, and research.
• Maintains an overview of relevant research findings.
• Ensures all research is undertaken according to good research practice.
• Stays abreast of developments in the field which may impact department functions.
• Provides guidance, mentorship, and oversight to junior research staff and students.
• 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: Master’s degree in relevant field required

Experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required

Knowledge, 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.

The Sr. Research Associate 2 supports the mission of a neuroscience research team focused on molecular mechanisms of neurodegeneration, biomarker discovery, and biosensor technology. The role involves advanced laboratory techniques, assay development, and operational support to ensure high quality, reproducible research across a multidisciplinary laboratory environment.

• Perform complex molecular biology procedures, including cloning, CRISPR based assays, and nucleic acid/protein construct generation, to support experimental studies relevant to neurodegenerative disease pathways.
• Conduct recombinant protein expression in bacterial, yeast, or mammalian systems and perform chromatographic purification workflows to generate high quality proteins for biochemical and biophysical assays.
• Execute fluorescence based, electrochemical, and lateral flow detection assays for evaluating biomarker signatures and biosensor performance.
• Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot new laboratory protocols that align with evolving research directions within the neuroscience team.

• Collect, analyze, and document experimental data; prepare figures and datasets for manuscripts, scientific presentations, and internal research reviews.
• Use computational tools (Python, MATLAB, R, Prism) to perform quantitative analysis, model assay performance, and support data interpretation and quality control.
• Maintain accurate, detailed laboratory records and ensure traceability for all research activities.

• Oversee inventory management, reagent procurement, and maintenance of specialized research equipment, supporting efficient daily operations.
• Ensure compliance with biosafety, chemical safety, and research protocol requirements; maintain updated records for laboratory safety…