Core Facility Research Specialist 2

University of Miami • Miami, FL

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About The Position

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of SCCC has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Core Facility Research Specialist 2 to work at the UHealth medical campus in Miami, Fl. The Core Facility Research Specialist 2 (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 researches, beta tests and assists in development of new services, platforms or equipment that the core is evaluating as candidates for implementation and incorporation in the SR’s menu of services, and interacts with users (Investigators, Trainees and Staff) in a professional, customer-service oriented manner.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
• 2 years of relevant experience.
• 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.

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.
• Train 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.
• Keeps abreast of current publications relative to methods, techniques, and developments within the area of research.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Tuition remission
• Comprehensive benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees