Core Facility Research Specialist: Molecular Genetics & Lab Ops

Socket.dev; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami/UHealth Hussman Institute has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Core Facility Research Specialist 1 in Miami. The incumbent executes complex research protocols and serves as a liaison between the SR Director, the Research Lab Supervisor and Research staff for laboratory and equipment maintenance, compliance, ordering, and inventory records.

Core responsibilities include operating advanced equipment, developing core procedures, maintaining records, following SOPs,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field is required.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail in all lab documentation and records.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain sophisticated laboratory equipment.
• Assist in developing new core procedures and workflows.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory policies and SOPs.
• Review results and maintain records in lab notebooks or databases.
• Manage inventory of supplies and reagents, place orders and verify receipts.
• Perform QA/QC and assist in repairs or coordinate service engineers.
• Learn and apply new software, cloud tools, and databases relevant to core facilities.
• Maintain organized lab notebooks and support senior staff in molecular genetics workflows.

Skills

Lab equipment operation

Regulatory compliance

Inventory management

Data recording

QA/QC

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Job description

The University of Miami/UHealth Hussman Institute has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Core Facility Research Specialist 1 in Miami. The incumbent executes complex research protocols and serves as a liaison between the SR Director, the Research Lab Supervisor and Research staff for laboratory and equipment maintenance, compliance, ordering, and inventory records.

Core responsibilities include operating advanced equipment, developing core procedures, maintaining records, following SOPs,