Core Facility Research Specialist

Core Facility Research Specialist 1

University of Miami

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The Hussman Institute has an exciting opportunity for a Core Facility Research Specialist 1 (A) position. The incumbent 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.

• 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), evaluates inventory of supplies and reagents, communicates order needs, places orders and verifies receipts, inventory and manages 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.
• Exercises excellent record‑keeping skills for all laboratory work and client interactions.
• Keeps abreast of current publications relative to methods, techniques, and developments within the area of research.
• Adheres to University and unit‑level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• No experience required.

• Communicates professionally, verbally and in writing, with team members and colleagues.
• Exhibits the ability to take direction from peers, follow detailed and specific instructions, take applicable notes, ask pertinent questions and think critically.
• Demonstrates the ability to follow standard operating procedures.
• Operates standard lab equipment including, but not limited to, single and multi‑channel pipettes, centrifuges, heat blocks, thermocyclers, etc.
• Demonstrates the ability to learn molecular genetic techniques.
• Performs quantitation and qualitation of DNA/RNA samples by nanodrop, Qubit fluorometer, Agilent Bio Analyzer/Tape station and gel electrophoresis.
• Performs tasks with an attention to detail and a desire to achieve accurate results while minimizing human error and processing failures.
• Keeps an organized and detailed laboratory notebook associated with all executed laboratory procedures.
• Possesses the standard computational skills necessary to acquire proficiency in new software programs, cloud‑based tools, online webforms and databases.
• Works closely with senior research associates to train on at least one highly specialized molecular genetics platform in the genotyping, sequencing or biorepository core in order to successfully execute and troubleshoot its protocols independently.

Full time – Staff – Pay Grade: A7

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

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