Core Facility Research Specialist 2

University of Miami•Miami, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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 2. Laboratory tasks will align with your prior experience and can include 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 early career training in 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, Revvity Zephyr and Hamilton Vantage liquid handlers, a Thermo KingFisher Apex and Qiagen digital PCR. Hands-on experience in working with specific NGS modalities (e.g. single-cell or metagenomics) or with any of the instrumentation listed above will be an advantage. 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 research, 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.

Nice To Haves

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

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.