Core Facility Research Specialist 1

About the Team

The Hussman Institute at the University of Miami is part of UHealth, South Florida's only university-based health system. As an academic medical center, UHealth combines leading-edge patient care with groundbreaking research and medical education. The institute serves a global community, including South Florida, Latin America, and the Caribbean, through its physicians representing over 100 specialties and sub-specialties.

About the Role

The Core Facility Research Specialist 1 (A) serves as a vital liaison between the Shared Resource (SR) Director, the Research Lab Supervisor, and research staff. This role is designed to execute complex research protocols within revenue-generating core facilities, ensuring the seamless operation of sophisticated scientific equipment and laboratory workflows.

In this position, you will function at the intersection of technical execution and operational management. Your day-to-day involves assisting in the development of new core procedures, ensuring strict adherence to regulatory policies, and maintaining accurate records of laboratory results. You will manage inventory for supplies and reagents, perform quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) checks, and handle minor equipment maintenance or coordinate with service engineers. The role requires a high degree of attention to detail to minimize human error while performing molecular genetic techniques, such as DNA/RNA quantitation and genotyping.

Hiring Process

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External Applicants: External candidates should apply through the standard university application portal.

Equal Opportunity

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on categories protected by Federal law. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where excellence in teaching, research, and patient care thrives.