Sr Research Specialist

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location (Full Address):

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

400059 Medicine M&D-Immuno/Rheum Div

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URG 111

Compensation Range:

$63,815.00 - $95,723.00

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities:

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Provides direct research support and is responsible for small and large, complex research projects that constitute major aspects of several larger research projects. Responsible for operation of a specialized research area or laboratory with one or more faculty members within a department. May train technicians, undergraduate students, temporary lab personnel, pre-doctoral students and post-doctoral and medical fellows who join or work with the core laboratory in lab specific techniques. Provides guidance or directly supervises technicians and undergraduate students. May act as liaison with other departments, divisions or organizations

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Lab Management and Operations

• Collaborates with investigators in writing protocols for the conduct of research, including purposes of study, design of experiments, lists of materials, methods to be used, and the schedule of activities.
• Ensuring software, licenses, electronic lab notebooks, protocols, and SOPs are up to date.
• Maintaining lab equipment, including liquid nitrogen storage.
• Upholding safety protocols, chemical inventory, and ensuring lab compliance.
• Scheduling and organizing lab meetings and training, including compliance and safety training for lab members.
• Developing and installing operating procedures for the lab and coordinating service support.
• Recommending and authorizing expenditures for lab equipment and supplies.

Experimental Design and Implementation

• Sets up and performs experiments and procedures in support of lab goals and grant commitments. Includes planning and conducting moderately complex experiments, including flow cytometry, molecular engineering, tissue culture, microscopy, and FACS staining/acquisition.
• Performing morphometric analysis of histology slides with tools like Visiopharm.
• Modifying or adapting standard procedures to meet the needs of specific research projects and developing unique assays.

Sample and Data Management

• Organizing and overseeing the preparation, storage, and management of biospecimens (blood, tissue, bone marrow, histology specimens).
• Managing specimen inventory, moving samples to long-term storage, and interfacing with databases (e.g., BLIS).
• Entering sample and subject data into databases, troubleshooting and retrieving data.

Supervision and Training

• Oversees day-to-day operation of project or laboratory and may supervise research and support personnel.
• Teaches laboratory techniques and instrumentation procedures to students and professional laboratory support staff.
• Counsels on technical problems, advises and assists with study techniques.

Research Reporting and Publication Support

• Preparing written reports and presentations on on-going projects in the lab and contributes to research publications.
• Assisting with the final writing of research papers and project reports.

Safety and Compliance

• Ensuring lab safety, especially in handling biosafety and human subject sampling.
• Maintaining and updating health and safety practices in compliance with University policies and regulations.

Professional Development, Collaboration and Coordination

• Maintains contact with internal and external research laboratories, vendors, and technical representatives.
• Orients visitors to the laboratory
• Keeping