Core Facility Research Specialist 1

Core Job Functions

• Assists in the operation of sophisticated scientific equipment.
• Assists in the development of new core procedures.
• Affirms the lab's adherence to regulatory policies.
• Reviews laboratory results and maintains records using appropriate lab notebook or database entry.
• Follows SOPs (Standard Operating Protocols).
• Reviews inventory of supplies and reagents, communicates order needs, places orders and verifies 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.

Qualifications

• CORE QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
• No experience required

DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM

• Department Specific Functions – HIHG CGT Service
• 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
• 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

Pay

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

Schedule

Job Status: Full time

Employee Type: Staff