Core Facility Research Specialist 2

Full Time Core Facility Research Specialist 2

The Core Facility Research Specialist 2 (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 researches, beta tests and assists in development of new services, platforms or equipment that the core is evaluating as candidates for implementation and incorporation in the SR's menu of services, and interacts with users (Investigators, Trainees and Staff) in a professional, customer-service oriented manner.

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). Assists in the development and testing of new procedures or applications. Train other SR staff and users on procedures or applications.

Evaluates inventory of supplies and reagents, communicate order needs, place orders and verify 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. Possess 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.

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.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Experience:

1 year of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• 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.

The Core Facility Research Specialist in the Cancer Modeling Shared Resource at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center will be responsible for providing animal care following standardized laboratory procedures in research settings under the direction of Dr. Bilbao. This individual will also provide support to research staff, by assisting with routine and specialized animal and laboratory procedures, demonstrating initiative and commitment to the upkeep of the facility, while recording data in a consistent, accurate, timely and legible manner.

This person will also assist in the design and performance of scientific research.

The following job description reflects the support that this position must provide. Specific responsibilities of the position include and are not limited to:

Ensure laboratory and animal rooms are kept clean and organized. Maintain lab, storage areas, and treatment rooms daily including sweeping and mopping floors; sanitizes equipment and instruments according to established procedures. This includes working with departmental veterinary resources and other lab members to maintain general animal facility organization and cleanliness. Monitors inventory of equipment, animals and supplies and places orders in a timely fashion.

Receive and verify shipments against purchase orders, bills, and other documents; stores animal feed and other lab supplies in a neat and orderly manner; rotates feed as required to ensure freshness; monitors feed supplies to ensure adequate availability. Provides food, water, and basic husbandry care for a small animal species. Receives and prepares animals for examination…