Core Facility Research Specialist

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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 campus in Miami, Fl.

CORE JOB SUMMARY
The Core Facility Research Specialist 2 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

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Assists in the operation of sophisticated scientific equipment.

2. Assists in the development of new core procedures.

3. Assists in ensuring the lab adheres to regulatory policies.

4. Reviews laboratory results and maintains records using appropriate lab notebook or database entry.

5. Follows SOPs (Standard Operating Protocols). 6. Assists in the development and testing of new procedures or applications.

7. Train other SR staff and users on procedures or applications.

8. Evaluates inventory of supplies and reagents, communicate order needs, place orders and verify receipts. Inventory and manage stock as received.

9. Assists in performing QA/QC and maintenance of laboratory equipment, including making minor repairs or communicating with service engineers as needed.

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

11. Displays excellent record-keeping skills for all laboratory work and client interactions.

12. Keeps abreast of current publications relative to methods, techniques, and developments within the area of research.
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
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required

Experience:
Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: - 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.
This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.

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

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

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