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University of Miami · 8 hours ago

Core Facility Research Specialist 1

Miami, FL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

The University of Miami is seeking a Core Facility Research Specialist 1 to execute complex research protocols within revenue-generating Shared Resource core facilities. This role involves assisting in laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining laboratory equipment and inventory.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

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) 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

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

Qualification

Molecular genetic techniquesLaboratory equipment operationDNA/RNA quantitationStandard Operating ProceduresComputational skillsRecord-keeping skillsAttention to detailCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in relevant field