Job Opening ID: 530756
Location: Modesto A. Maidique Campus
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Close Date: 11/13/2024
Regular/Temporary: Regular
About FIU
Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.
Job Summary
Manages the Core facility within the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Florida International University. The cores will include the cell culture core and imaging core facilities. Assists in the inventory and management of animal facilities associated with the Department. These cores are available to all faculty and students within the Department and organizes the scheduling of usage of the facility. Performs necessary training of new researchers in the facility and ensures proper usage of facility equipment.
- Supervises operation of the laboratory, including overseeing the use of laboratory funds, supply inventory and purchasing, and research activities within the core.
- Assists with experimental design, research implementation, and training of users for projects that utilize core facility resources.
- Provides expertise and instruction in basic mammalian and bacterial cell culture procedures and molecular biology assay techniques.
- Maintains cell culture equipment and performs routine tests for contamination.
- Cleans and performs regular maintenance of core facility equipment.
- Serves as the University's credit card user for departmental transactions. Adheres to University's rules and regulations.
- Performs essential duties in any emergencies such as hurricanes, storms, and/or any other university emergency closing. The employee is expected to be available to report to work as needed during university emergency closing with appropriate notification of a department administrator.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree.
Desired Qualifications
- Education in Biomedical Engineering, Cell and Molecular Biology, or related field preferred.
- Experience working in a research lab.
- Knowledge in conducting routine cell culture techniques.
Job Category
Administrative
Advertised Salary
$45,000 - $55,000
Work Schedule
- Begin time: 8:30 AM
- End time: 5:00 PM
Pre-Employment Requirements
Criminal Background Check
Other Information
Travel to FIU Campus
How To Apply
Prospective Employee
If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in My Applications.
*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
Current Employee
As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in My Applications.
*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
Disclosures
Clery Notice
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: Annual Security Report.
Pay Transparency
Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
