Core Facility Research Specialist 3

University of Miami; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami’s Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center seeks a Core Facility Research Specialist 3 for the Onco-Genomics Shared Resource (OGSR) at the UHealth campus in Miami, FL. The role focuses on managing NGS library prep and sequencing, single-cell QC, and loading spatial biology platforms, with data handover to investigators.

Responsibilities include project management from start to finish, equipment maintenance, SOPs adherence, training, regulatory compliance, and collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• 5 years of relevant experience are required.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• 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 of new procedures or applications with minimal supervision.
• Trains 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.
• QA/QC and maintenance of laboratory equipment; liaises with service engineers as needed.
• Learn new software programs, cloud-based tools and databases.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Data analysis

Project leadership

Training others

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of SCCC, South Florida's only NCI-Designated Cancer Center has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Core Facility Research Specialist 3 to work at the UHealth medical campus in Miami, Fl.

Departmental Specifics As South Florida's only NCI-Designated Cancer Center, the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center is a pioneer in groundbreaking cancer research and care. It is home to a dedicated team of more than 3,160 physicians, researchers and staff working together to discover, develop and deliver world-class care. Research Programs are supported by seven highly specialized Shared Resources, each providing access to technologies and expertise in a specific focus area. Among them, the Onco-Genomics Shared Resource (OGSR) provides access to state-of-the-art research services for studying the genomics, epigenomics, transcriptomics, and metagenomics of cancer.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking an individual with laboratory experience in molecular biology to join our busy team in the OGSR as a Core Facility Research Specialist 3. Laboratory tasks and responsibilities will align with your prior experience and can include overseeing and running NGS library prep and sequencing, single-cell sample QC, capture and stabilization, loading and monitoring spatial biology platforms, or nucleic acid extraction and quality assessment. Essential administrative tasks encompass the tracking and processing of project requests, the interpretation and reporting of assay performance and data handover. This position interfaces with Cancer Center investigators and their laboratory members, and with staff of the other Sylvester Shared Resources. The OGSR is well resourced and offers excellent opportunities to gain experience working with technologies at the forefront of genomics.

Key instrumentation includes:

• an Illumina NovaSeq X Plus
• Bruker Spatial Biology GeoMx and CosMx systems
• 10x Genomics Chromium X and Visium CytAssist platforms
• Mission Bio Tapestri
• Revyity Zephyr and Hamilton Vantage liquid handlers
• a Thermo KingFisher Apex and Qiagen digital PCR

Hands-on experience in specific NGS modalities (e.g. single-cell or metagenomics) or with any of the instrumentation listed above will be an advantage.

CORE JOB SUMMARY

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) research, 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 manner.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• 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 of new procedures or applications with minimal supervision.
• Trains 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.
• Able to 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.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
• Experience: 5 years 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.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to lead, motivate, develop and train others.
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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride. The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019. The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.