Research Technician I - Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
- Employer
- Florida International University - Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
- Location
- Modesto A. Maidique Campus
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- Administrative Jobs
- Academic Affairs, Research Staff & Technicians, Institutional & Business Affairs, Health & Medical Services
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Location: Modesto A. Maidique Campus
Regular/Temporary: Regular Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time Full-Time
Job ID: 533899 533899
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
The Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine is currently seeking a Research Technician I to join our team of professionals
Duties:
- Under the direct supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI) performs technical neuroscience laboratory techniques including animal husbandry, significant neonatal experiments, tissue procurement, histological procedures, biochemistry and molecular biology applications (e.g., DNA/RNA/Lipid extraction, enzymatic assays including digestions, sequencing, ELISA amongst others).
- Performs technical support to pre-existing projects in translational neuropathology.
- Performs essential duties in 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 from a department administrator.
- As needed, assists in regulatory Institutional Review Board (IRB)/ Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)/safety compliance of the laboratory and its members related to institutional guidelines
- Responsible for the organization of the laboratory and assists with the training of new students, postdoctoral fellows, and collaborating scientists in cell culture and biochemical methods.
- Provides assistance with the supervision of part-time lab graduate assistants, volunteers and/or Interns.
- Performs other related duties as required or as directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree required.Desired Qualifications Proficiency in data visualization and programming languages such as R<p>Job Category
Administrative
Advertised Salary $40,000 - $44,000<p>Work Schedule Begin time: 8:30 AMEnd time: 5:00 PM<p>Pre-Employment Requirements Research Expanded Background Check<p>How To Apply
Prospective Employee
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*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
How To ApplyCurrent 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.
*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
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Organization
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.
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