Core Facility Research Specialist

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The University of Miami/UHealth Department of SCCC has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Core Facility Research Specialist 3 to work at the UHealth campus in Miami, FL.

The Core Facility Research Specialist 3 (A) executes complex research protocols in the performance of research activities within revenue generating Shared Resource (SR) core facilities. The incumbent functions as a liaison between the SR Director, the Research Lab Supervisor and Research staff for laboratory and equipment maintenance, compliance, ordering, and maintaining inventory records. The incumbent displays proficiency in all revenue-producing applications included in the menu of services at a given time of the Shared Resource and trains other staff and users in SR applications.

The Core Facility Research Specialist 3 (A) researches, beta tests and independently develops new services, platforms or equipment that the core is evaluating as candidates for implementation and incorporation in the SR’s menu of services. The specialist manages new projects from initiation to completion with minimal supervision and interacts with users (Investigators, Trainees and Staff) in a professional, customer-service oriented manner.

• Manages new projects from initiation to completion independently.
• Assists in the operation of sophisticated scientific equipment.
• Assists in the development of new core procedures.
• Assists in ensuring the lab adheres to regulatory policies.
• Reviews laboratory results and maintains records using appropriate lab notebook or database entry.
• Follows SOPs (Standard Operating Protocols).
• Develops and tests new procedures or applications with minimal supervision.
• Trains other SR staff and users on procedures or applications.
• Evaluates inventory of supplies and reagents, communicates order needs, places orders and verifies receipts.
• Inventory and manage stock as received.
• Assists in performing QA/QC and maintenance of laboratory equipment, including making minor repairs or communicating with service engineers as needed.
• Possesses the computational skills necessary to acquire proficiency in new software programs, cloud-based tools, online webforms and databases.
• Displays excellent record keeping skills for all laboratory work and client interactions.
• Can learn complex techniques and train other staff and users in SR applications.
• Keeps abreast of current publications relative to methods, techniques, and developments within the area of research.

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: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Experience: 5 years of relevant experience

• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Skill in collecting, organizing and analyzing data.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to lead, motivate, develop and train others.

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