Lab Manager II - Biomedical Engineering

About FIU

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

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 or 4 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

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

$40,000 - $50,000

Work Schedule

• Begin time: 8:30 AM
• End time: 5:00 PM

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Expanded 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". To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing. Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.
• 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". To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing. Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.