Core Facility Research Specialist 1

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition remission

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Miami is seeking a Core Facility Research Specialist 1 (A) to support complex research activities. Responsibilities include assisting in operations of sophisticated scientific equipment, maintaining compliance with regulations, and managing inventory. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and no prior experience is necessary. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, and tuition remission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• No previous experience in this field is required.
• Ability to communicate professionally with team members is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the operation of scientific equipment.
• Follow SOPs and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Maintain inventory records and order supplies.

Skills

Excellent record-keeping skills

Computational skills for software proficiency

Attention to detail

Ability to follow standard operating procedures

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Tools

Single and multi-channel pipettes

Centrifuges

Thermocyclers

Qubit fluorometer

Agilent BioAnalyzer/Tapestation

Gel electrophoresis

Job description

Core Facility Research Specialist 1 (A)

The Core Facility Research Specialist 1 (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.

Core Job Functions

• 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 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.
• 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.

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.

Qualifications

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

Department Specific Functions – HIHG CGT Service Core RA1

• Communicate professionally, verbally and in writing, with team members and colleagues.
• Exhibit the ability to take direction from peers, follow detailed and specific instructions, take applicable notes, ask pertinent questions and think critically.
• Demonstrate the ability to follow standard operating procedures.
• Operate standard lab equipment including, but not limited to, single and multi-channel pipettes, centrifuges, heat blocks, thermocyclers, etc.
• Demonstrate the ability to learn molecular genetic techniques.
• Perform quantitation and qualification of DNA/RNA samples by nanodrop, Qubit fluorometer, Agilent BioAnalyzer/Tapestation and gel electrophoresis.
• Perform tasks with an attention to detail and a desire to achieve accurate results while minimizing human error and processing failures.
• Keep an organized and detailed laboratory notebook associated with all executed laboratory procedures.
• Possess the standard computational skills necessary to acquire proficiency in new software programs, cloud-based tools, online webforms and databases.
• Work 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.

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

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