Job location: Boca Raton

Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2019-08-14
Req: REQ07023
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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Laboratory Technician, Boca Raton, FL.

With over 30,000 students from all 50 states and over 180 countries, 21 intercollegiate teams, 180 plus degree programs, and an administration that thrives on discovery and excellence, FAU is pushing the boundaries of higher education. Florida Atlantic's faculty and staff are trailblazers and innovators with a passion for finding creative solutions while advancing science, art, and technology in all disciplines. Our work environment is a hub of cultures from across the nation and the world, making FAU a place where collaboration flourishes.

Summary of Responsibilities Include:

• Test adults and children in psychology experiments with some tasks involving the operation of laboratory equipment.
• Collect, prepare, and edit visual images used for experiments.
• Recruit and schedule appointments for research volunteers.
• Organize and input data into statistical analysis software. Order office and lab supplies.
• Trains undergraduate and graduate students who do research in the lab.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma and at least two years of appropriate experience including completion of psychology classes in human development and/or research methods, research experience, and experience with children required.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential to success in this position.

Must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel.

Must also have excellent customer service, organizational and time management skills.

Salary:

$11.92 per hour.

College or Department:

Psychology Lab

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Application Deadline:

2019-08-28-07:00

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711

Preference in appointment will be given to eligible veterans, spouses of eligible veterans, and certain family members of eligible veterans, in accordance with Florida Statutes, Section 295.07. Please submit your DD214 (Member 4 preferred) showing your dates and character of service with your application as an attachment or fax to 561-297-3915 or scan and email to jobs@fau.edu, prior to the closing date of the position. If faxing your DD214, please also send an email to jobs@fau.edu to notify us that the form was faxed, make sure the email includes your name and the REQ# of the job that was applied to.

Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

Successful completion of a background check, which may include a motor vehicle check, credit check, fingerprinting or additional screening, is required for the selected candidate prior to the start date.

A resume and a cover letter are required for this position. Make sure to attach these required documents in the Attachments section of the application. Any missing required documents may result in disqualification.

This position is funded with recurring grant funds with an expiration date on July 31, 2020. Renewal of funding is anticipated; however, not guaranteed.