Core Facility Research Specialist 2 – Cancer Modeling

About the role

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of SCCC seeks a full‑time Core Facility Research Specialist 2 to support cancer‑modeling activities within its revenue‑generating Shared Resource core. The specialist will act as a liaison between the core director, lab supervisors, and research staff, ensuring smooth operation of sophisticated equipment and compliance with regulatory standards.

Key responsibilities

• Operate and maintain sophisticated scientific equipment used in cancer‑modeling research.
• Develop and refine core procedures, SOPs, and new service platforms.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records, database entries, and inventory logs.
• Assist with QA/QC testing, minor equipment repairs, and coordination with service engineers.
• Evaluate supply inventories, place orders, verify receipts, and manage stock levels.
• Provide training to staff and users on core procedures and applications.
• Stay current with scientific publications and emerging techniques relevant to the core’s focus.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific field.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a research laboratory or core facility environment.
• Strong learning agility and ability to adapt to new protocols and technologies.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

Required skills

• Laboratory equipment operation
• Office software proficiency
• Cloud‑based tools and web‑form/database usage
• Inventory management
• Quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) procedures