University of Miami
Healthcare
CoreFacilityResearchSpecialist2
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Core Facility Research Specialist 2 at University of Miami. Skills: Animal care, Laboratory procedures, Research support. Execute complex research protocols. Function as liaison”
Industry & Context.
Analyze data; Organize work; Prioritize work; Troubleshoot equipment
Work evenings, Work nights, Work weekends
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in relevant field, 1 year of relevant experience
Nice to Have
ALAT certification preferred, Experience with rodents highly desired
What You'll Do.
Execute complex research protocols
Research new services
Beta test new services
Assist in development of new services
Assist in operation of scientific equipment
Assist in development of new core procedures
Assist in ensuring lab adheres to policies
Review laboratory results
Assist in development of new applications
Assist in testing new applications
Evaluate inventory of supplies
Evaluate inventory of reagents
Communicate order needs
Assist in performing QA/QC
Assist in maintenance of laboratory equipment
Communicate with service engineers
Support research staff
Assist with animal procedures
Assist with laboratory procedures
Demonstrate initiative
Commitment to facility upkeep
Assist in design of scientific research
Assist in performance of scientific research
Ensure laboratory rooms are clean
Ensure animal rooms are clean
Maintain storage areas
Maintain treatment rooms
Maintain animal facility organization
Maintain animal facility cleanliness
Monitor inventory of equipment
Monitor inventory of animals
Monitor inventory of supplies
Place orders in timely fashion
Verify shipments against purchase orders
Verify shipments against bills
Monitor feed supplies
Provide food for animals
Provide water for animals
Provide basic husbandry care
Prepare animals for examination
Prepare animals for downstream procedures
Participate in creating mouse models
Perform non-invasive imaging
Perform behavioral monitoring
Perform sample collection
Perform sample analysis
Observe animal health conditions
Observe animal behaviors
Report abnormal behavior
Assess environmental conditions
Assess social conditions
Monitor animals for research impact
Advise team members of impact
Advise veterinary staff of impact
Schedule laboratory work
Perform laboratory work
Perform pre-surgical treatments
Identify correct animal
Prepare animal for surgical procedures
Assist in complex surgical procedures
Maintain colony management
Sterilize colony management equipment
Perform technical procedures
Administer compounds intravenously
Administer compounds orally
Administer compounds intraperitoneally
Perform non-invasive imaging
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Interdisciplinary team; Veterinary resources; Lab members; Facility team; Users; Related facilities
Communication Scope
Verbal communication; Written communication
Full Job Description
**_Current Employees:_** If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click [here](https://www.myworkday.com/umiami/d/task/1422$7248.htmld) to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this [tip sheet](https://my.it.miami.edu/wda/erpsec/tipsheets/ER_eRecruiting_ApplyforaJob.pdf). The University of Miami/UHealth Department of SCCC has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Core Facility Research Specialist 2 to work at the UHealth campus in Miami, Fl. **CORE JOB SUMMARY** The Core Facility Research Specialist 2 (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 researches, beta tests and assists in development of new services, platforms or equipment that the core is evaluating as candidates for implementation and incorporation in the SR’s menu of services, and interacts with users (Investigators, Trainees and Staff) in a professional, customer-service oriented manner. **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). Assists in the development and testing of new procedures or applications. Train other SR staff and users on procedures or applications. 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 o
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