Core Facility Research Specialist 1

University of Miami•Miami, FL

47d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of SCCC has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Core Facility Research Specialist 1 to work at the UHealth medical campus in Miami, FL. CORE JOB SUMMARY 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in relevant field
No experience required
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.
Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.

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) 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.
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.