Core Facility Research Specialist 1
Core
Executes complex research protocols and maintains operations within revenue-generating Shared Resource core facilities, serving as a liaison between the SR Director, Research Lab Supervisor, and Research staff.
Role type
Core Facility Research Specialist
Builds
Supports laboratory and equipment maintenance, compliance, inventory management, and research activities within the genotyping, sequencing, or biorepository core. (via careerplan.io/jobs/R100083300-core-facility-research-specialist-1-at-umiami)
Domain
Academic medical center research / Molecular genetics
Required skills
Operating standard lab equipment (pipettes, centrifuges, thermocyclers), performing DNA/RNA quantitation (nanodrop, Qubit, BioAnalyzer, Tapestation, gel electrophoresis), following SOPs, maintaining detailed laboratory notebooks, inventory management, basic computational skills for new software/databases
Preferred skills
Learning molecular genetic techniques, troubleshooting specialized platforms independently, critical thinking, attention to detail
Technologies
nanodrop, Qubit fluorometer, Agilent BioAnalyzer/Tapestation, gel electrophoresis, cloud-based tools, online webforms, databases
Responsibilities
Operate sophisticated scientific equipment; develop new core procedures; ensure regulatory compliance; review lab results and maintain records; evaluate and order supplies; perform QA/QC and minor equipment repairs; train on specialized molecular genetics platforms
Seniority
Entry-level, no experience required