Lab Manager II - College of Engineering and Computing (AMERI Lab)

Job Opening ID

533221

Location

Engineering Center

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Close Date

10/27/2024

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.

Job Summary

Oversees the day-to-day activities of the Advance Materials Engineering Research Institute (AMERI) laboratory and ensures that Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) practices are followed throughout the facility by implementing training programs and overseeing record and log maintenance. Operate and maintain cleanroom equipment and assist the analytical facility in maintaining equipment including but not limited to X-ray Diffractometer, Atomic Force Microscope, and electron microscopes.

• Performs maintenance, repair, and calibration of analytical and nanofabrication equipment for functionality; addresses equipment breakdowns to minimize downtime. Schedules regular equipment maintenance.
• Enforces safety protocols, ensuring that all users adhere to safety rules.
• May supervise student assistants, organize their work schedules, and train them as necessary.
• Trains new users on equipment operation and enforces SOPs.
• Communicate effectively with team members, researchers, and management regarding lab activities, challenges, and achievements.
• Assist in the interpretation and implementation of federal, state, and local policies as they relate to laboratory procedures and protocol.
• Work with all other staff personnel in AMERI as needed and provide support as needed on other AMERI operations.
• Oversees the operational readiness of equipment and instruments in the AMERI analytical and processing laboratories.
• Attends weekly staff meetings and reports operational status to the Director.
• Provide support for various materials characterization instruments.
• Maintains lab organization and effectiveness and promotes adherence to policies by lab users.
• Operates Scanning Electron Microscope to obtain images for researchers and provide analysis.
• Write lab analysis reports on research findings.
• Supports research personnel in the design, execution, and analysis of scientific projects.
• Works closely with the Building Operations Coordinator and Associate Director of Building Operations & Safety to ensure EH&S compliance.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in a research laboratory environment.

Job Category

Administrative

Advertised Salary

$44,057 - $50,000

Work Schedule

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

Pre-Employment Requirements

Expanded Criminal Background Check

Other Information

• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Travel to FIU Campus.
• Ability to travel locally.

How To Apply

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*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Disclosures

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.