Core Facility Research Specialist II — Lab Services & Innovation

University of Miami; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Tuition remission

Job summary

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of SCCC invites applications for a Full Time Core Facility Research Specialist 2 on the UHealth campus in Miami, FL. The role executes complex protocols, maintains equipment and inventory, and develops services for the Shared Resource core facilities.

You will liaise with SR Director, staff and investigators, assist in new procedures, ensure regulatory compliance, and train other staff while contributing to a high-standard, customer-service oriented

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience is required.
• Learning Agility: ability to learn new procedures, technologies and protocols.
• Teamwork: ability to work collaboratively with others in a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency: skilled in using office software, technology and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 minor repairs or communication with service engineers.
• Possesses computational skills to learn 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 related to methods and developments in the area.

Skills

Learning Agility

Teamwork

Technical Proficiency

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Job description

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of SCCC invites applications for a Full Time Core Facility Research Specialist 2 on the UHealth campus in Miami, FL. The role executes complex protocols, maintains equipment and inventory, and develops services for the Shared Resource core facilities.

You will liaise with SR Director, staff and investigators, assist in new procedures, ensure regulatory compliance, and train other staff while contributing to a high-standard, customer-service oriented