Core Facility Research Specialist 3 (Cancer Modeling)

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The University of Miami/UHealth Department of SCCC has an exciting opportunity for a Full-Time Core Facility Research Specialist 3 (Research Lab) to work at the UHealth campus in Miami, Fl.   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) researches, 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, customer-service oriented manner. CORE JOB FUNCTIONS                                                                                                           Manages new projects from initiation to completion independently. 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). Develops and tests of new procedures or applications with minimal supervision. Trains 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 of laboratory equipment, including making minor repairs or communicating with service engineers as needed. Possess the computational skills necessary to acquire proficiency in new software programs, cloud-based tools, online webforms and databases. Displays excellent record keeping skills for all laboratory work and client interactions. Able to learn complex techniques and train other staff and users in SR applications. Keeps abreast of current publications relative to methods, techniques, and developments within the area of research. 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: 3 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. Department Specific Functions The Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center is currently seeking a Cancer Imaging and Modeling Specialist – Core Research Specialist 3 who will join the Cancer Modeling Shared Resource. This translational Facility provides qualified, cost effective and state-of-the art services to foster cancer research advancements and accelerate the discovery of tailored antitumor therapies. We are seeking a dynamic individual who would like to participate in the creation and development of new service lines in a busy and fast-paced environment related to preclinical noninvasive imaging modalities for the diagnosis and evaluation of the responses to treatment in a variety of disease models. This person will directly assist the Director in running and implementing new cell culture-based services, as well as developing and adapting state-of-the-art editing technologies to support researchers in the field of functional genomics and in vitro disease modeling. The successful candidate will establish, maintain, expand, and stock various types of cell cultures, which include immortalized cells, primary cells, tissue slices, stem cells, and/or organoids. The responsibilities also include developing transient, stable transgene, gene and genome edited cell populations and lines, as well as embryonic stem cell work for the generation of transgenic mice. He or she will also develop, implement, and update the procedures required to accomplish research goals and preclinical mouse model-related service provision under the direction of Dr. Bilbao. The following job description reflects additional support that this position must provide.  Specific responsibilities of the position include and are not limited to: Facilitate team workflows in collaboration with team members to ensure that tasks, priorities, and goals are completed and coordinated with management. Design, evaluate, and implement methods and protocols for research related to cell culture including thawing, freezing, passaging, transfecting, and counting of standar