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Research Specialist III

H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center

Location: 33612
Type: Full-Time, Non-Remote
Posted on: January 6, 2021
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RESEARCH SPECIALIST III Science & Research Hours: 08:30 -17:00 Day Shift - Full Time Paygrade/Wages/Salary Info: CORE RS3 - 25.9500 - 35.5300
The Molecular Genomics Core Facility at the Moffitt Cancer Center is seeking a highly motivated team-oriented Research Specialist III#to assist with the development and improvement of current and future Core technologies and services in a positive, but fast-paced environment.# The applicant should have experience in molecular biology with demonstrated support of a wide array of genomics technologies in the microarray and next-generation sequencing (NGS) areas, with automation experience a plus.# The ability to work independently, to acquire new genomics skills rapidly, to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, and strong written and verbal communication skills are critical.# The Research Specialist III will interface with customers of the Molecular Genomics Core and#will work closely with Core staff and vendors to support current Core services.### Significant hands-on experience in NGS sequencing library preparation and Illumina sequencer setup and operation is required.# The candidate should be proficient at qPCR library quantification, Covaris DNA fragmentation, and TapeStation/BioAnalyzer QC analysis.# Services supported may include library preparation for bulk mRNA and total RNA-seq, amplicon and capture-based whole-exome and targeted sequencing, 10X single-cell sequencing (RNA-seq, VDJ-seq, ATAC-seq, and feature barcoding), T cell repertoire (TCR) sequencing, and ATAC-seq.# Microarray technologies supported include Illumina Infinium and Affymetrix arrays, and NanoString nCounter technology.# In addition to bench work, experience with troubleshooting Illumina NGS sequencing data and instrumentation#is required.# The ideal candidate will have experience interpreting QC data from software including FASTQC, and the BaseSpace RNA-seq and DNA enrichment applications.# Experience with using or implementing automation solutions on BioMek and PerkinElmer Sciclone liquid handling robotic instrumentation is a plus. #Other job responsibilities will include the drafting of SOPs, project quoting and billing, training of lab members, supporting cell authentication services, and assisting in the development of new Core services. Education Requirements: Bachelor#s# with a minimum of 5 years hands of experience in area of expertise (Molecular Biology # Genomics) or or Master#s degree with a minimum 3 years hands on experience in area of expertise (Molecular Biology # Genomics).