Core Facility Research Specialist 3

Position Summary

We are seeking an individual with laboratory experience in molecular biology to join our busy team in the Onco-Genomics Shared Resource (OGSR) as a Core Facility Research Specialist 3. Laboratory tasks and responsibilities will align with your prior experience and can include overseeing and running NGS library prep and sequencing, single-cell sample QC, capture and stabilization, loading and monitoring spatial biology platforms, or nucleic acid extraction and quality assessment. Essential administrative tasks encompass the tracking and processing of project requests, the interpretation and reporting of assay performance and data handover. This position interfaces with Cancer Center investigators and their laboratory members, and with staff of the other Sylvester Shared Resources.

Departmental Specifics

As South Florida's only NCI-Designated Cancer Center, the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center is a pioneer in groundbreaking cancer research and care. It is home to a dedicated team of more than 3,160 physicians, researchers and staff working together to discover, develop and deliver world-class care. Research Programs are supported by seven highly specialized Shared Resources, each providing access to technologies and expertise in a specific focus area. Among them, the Onco-Genomics Shared Resource (OGSR) provides access to state-of-the-art research services for studying the genomics, epigenomics, transcriptomics, and metagenomics of cancer.

Core Job Summary

The Core Facility Research Specialist 3 (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. The incumbent displays proficiency in all revenue-producing applications included in the menu of services at a given time of the Shared Resource and trains other staff and users in SR applications. The Core Facility Research Specialist 3 (A) research, beta tests and independently develops new services, platforms or equipment that the core is evaluating as candidates for implementation and incorporation in the SR’s menu of services. The specialist manages new projects from initiation to completion with minimal supervision and interacts with users (Investigators, Trainees and Staff) in a professional manner.

Core Job Functions

• Manages new projects from initiation to completion independently.
• Affords assistance in the operation of sophisticated scientific equipment.
• Affords assistance in the development of new core procedures.
• Affords assistance in ensuring the lab adheres to regulatory policies.
• Reviews laboratory results and maintains records using appropriate lab notebook or database entry.
• Fulfills SOPs (Standard Operating Protocols).
• Develops and tests of new procedures or applications with minimal supervision.
• Trains other SR staff and users on procedures or applications.
• Inventory and manages stock as received.
• Affords assistance in performing QA/QC and maintenance of laboratory equipment, including making minor repairs or communicating with service engineers as needed.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
• Experience: 5 years of relevant experience
• Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes: Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail. Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion. Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines. Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships. Skill in collecting, organizing and analyzing data. Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment. Ability to lead, motivate, develop and train others.

Benefits

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.

Job Status

Full time Employee Type: Staff