Scientist (Biospecimen Shared Resource-Pathology)

University of Miami•Miami, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Scientist, SOM supports the University’s research goals and objectives by engaging in complex experiments and investigations in a range of areas, depending on specialty and interests. Moreover, an employee in this position contributes to the scientific community and promotes the University’s reputation as a leader in the field. The Scientist, SOM (A) carries out an independent and collaborative research agenda focused on translational research across all Site Disease Groups. The position supports the collection, analysis, annotation, and characterization of biospecimens, including those obtained through operating room-based workflows, and works closely with clinical pathologists, surgeons, and multidisciplinary research teams. The role contributes to scientific discovery through publications, grant-supported research, biospecimen-based studies, and the development of innovative approaches that advance the University’s research mission and leadership in precision medicine.

Requirements

Doctorate degree - Philosophy (PhD) required
Minimum 10 years of relevant experience required
Experience in pathology research required.
Demonstrated expertise in molecular pathology required.
Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including researchers, clinical pathologists, surgeons, and research support personnel.
Proficiency in relevant laboratory, molecular pathology, computational, and pathology-related research techniques.
Knowledge of molecular pathology principles, tissue-based research methodologies, biospecimen annotation, and clinicopathologic data integration.
Ability to support tissue procurement, processing, molecular characterization, and translational research workflows.
Ability to learn, implement, and apply new technologies, methodologies, and research tools.
Competence in the use of databases, biorepository systems, statistical software, and standard research applications.
Knowledge of and adherence to IRB, HIPAA, biosafety, and institutional research compliance requirements.
Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with the ability to interpret complex scientific and clinical research data.
Ability to maintain accurate documentation, ensure data integrity, and support the reproducibility of research activities.
Demonstrates professionalism, scientific integrity, and sound judgment in all research, academic, and collaborative activities.

Nice To Haves

Experience in genitourinary pathology, neuro-oncology pathology, or other disease-focused translational research areas preferred.
Experience working in translational research environments that integrate surgical, pathology, biospecimen, and research workflows preferred.
Experience with tissue-based research, biospecimen annotation, molecular characterization, and clinicopathologic data analysis preferred.
Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including clinical pathologists, surgeons, and research investigators, preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversees research employees, students, and other relevant staff.
Authors scientific publications, technical and agency reports, and patent applications.
Assists in the development of training materials for research staff.
Plans experiments and records and analyzes findings.
Prepares research proposals and funding applications.
Ensures that all activities are in compliance with applicable quality and regulatory standards.
Maintains current knowledge of relevant scientific and technical developments.
Presents ongoing work and findings to colleagues at academic conferences.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
Conducts independent and collaborative research focused on all Site Disease Groups.
Performs detailed annotation, curation, and quality control of pathology specimens and associated clinical, histologic, and molecular data.
Conducts pathology analyses on fresh tissue specimens, including specimens collected directly in the operating room (OR), and supports tissue procurement, and processing workflows.
Collaborates closely with clinical pathologists, surgeons, the Brain Tumor Institute, and multidisciplinary research teams to support translational research initiatives and biospecimen-based studies.
Contributes to the development, maintenance, and utilization of disease-focused tissue banks, registries, databases, and biospecimen repositories in compliance with IRB, HIPAA, and institutional policies.
Ensures aliquots of tissue and blood specimens are contributed to the Biorepository Shared Service Resource (BSSR) for centralized storage, annotation, and future research use in coordination with institutional stakeholders.
Analyzes experimental and clinicopathologic data, interprets findings within the context of disease biology, and prepares figures, tables, reports, and summaries for scientific dissemination.
Authors and co-authors manuscripts, abstracts, presentations, and other scholarly works for submission to peer-reviewed journals and scientific meetings.
Assists in the preparation of extramural grant applications (e.g., NIH, foundation, and industry-sponsored awards), including development of specific aims, research strategies, methodologies, and supporting documentation.
Supports the integration of emerging technologies, including digital pathology, image analysis, artificial intelligence/machine learning tools, spatial biology, and molecular profiling approaches, into research workflows.
Establishes and maintains effective partnerships with the Department of Pathology, clinical services, and research support programs to facilitate efficient tissue acquisition, annotation, and research operations.
Ensures accurate documentation, data integrity, quality assurance, and reproducibility of all research activities in accordance with departmental, institutional, and regulatory standards.
Mentors trainees, fellows, junior faculty, and research staff involved in pathology and translational research projects, as appropriate.
Collaborates with clinical pathologists, surgeons, and research teams to support intraoperative tissue procurement, molecular characterization, and translational research workflows.
Works with researchers and clinical partners to develop, implement, and optimize research methodologies, workflows, and end products.
Contributes to the annotation, curation, and quality assurance of pathology specimens and associated clinical, histologic, and molecular data.
Ensures aliquots of tissue and blood specimens are contributed to the Biorepository Shared Service Resource (BSSR) for centralized storage, annotation, and future research use, in coordination with relevant institutional stakeholders.
Provides ready access to all experimental data for managing staff and maintains accurate, complete, and reproducible research records.
Requests or acquires equipment and supplies for assigned projects.
Uses the internet, surveys, legal documents, databases, and other available resources to collect and analyze information.