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The University of Miami/UHealth Department of SCCC - Shared Services has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Core Facility Research Specialist 1 to work at the UHealth Medical campus in Miami, FL

CORE JOB SUMMARY                                                                                                                                                                                                   

The Core Facility Research Specialist 1 (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.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS                                                                                                     

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.

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

Experience:

No experience required

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.

• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.

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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 - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

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