Research Specialist

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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.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS                                                                                           

• 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.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS                                                                                         

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

• No experience required

DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM

Department Specific Functions – HIHG CGT Service Core RA1

• Communicate professionally, verbally and in writing, with team members and colleagues

• Exhibit the ability to take direction from peers, follow detailed and specific instructions, take applicable notes, ask pertinent questions and think critically

• Demonstrate the ability to follow standard operating procedures

• Operate standard lab equipment including, but not limited to, single and multi-channel pipettes, centrifuges, heat blocks, thermocyclers, etc.

• Demonstrate the ability to learn molecular genetic techniques

• Perform quantitation and qualitation of DNA/RNA samples by nanodrop, Qubit fluorometer, Agilent BioAnalyzer/Tapestation and gel electrophoresis

• Perform tasks with an attention to detail and a desire to achieve accurate results while minimizing human error and processing failures

• Keep an organized and detailed laboratory notebook associated with all executed laboratory procedures

• Possess the standard computational skills necessary to acquire proficiency in new software programs, cloud-based tools, online webforms and databases

• Work closely with senior research associates to train on at least one highly specialized molecular genetics platform in the genotyping, sequencing or biorepository core in order to successfully execute and troubleshoot its protocols independently

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

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