Senior Laboratory Technician - Biology / Chemistry / Biochemistry (BBC)

Senior Laboratory Technician - Biology / Chemistry / Biochemistry (BBC)

Florida International University, United States

about 9 hours ago

Location:

Miami, FLORIDA

Deadline:

13 Sep 2025

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.

Assists with the maintenance and supervision of teaching labs and stockroom. Assists in the training of staff members. Works with the lab manager to assure operational efficiency of the undergraduate teaching labs and proper use and upkeep of equipment. Evaluates and assists with waste disposal and management procedures.

Maintains an effective equipment assignment/location log. Monitors annual inventory count and conditions of all the lab equipment.

Assists and oversees the set-up of equipment and materials for course instruction.

Manages internal chemical inventory and Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) and corresponding updates on a regular basis.

Assists instructors during laboratory class demonstrations by gathering materials and testing possible demos or activities for active learning classes.

Works with the Lab Manager to complete HR actions for job posting and hiring of temporary employees, and student assistants.

Trains lab workers, lab instructors, and student employees in preparing solutions/ & specimens, setting up and operating lab equipment, the safe use of chemicals and the correct disposal of chemical and biohazard waste. May assign and review work of student staff.

Assists students, student staff, and lab instructors with the usage of pertinent software.

Assists student staff, lab instructors and students in the use of instrumentation including GC, NMR and others.

Maintains and upkeeps Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Safety Training Records for all staff and Lab Instructors and ensures compliance. Informs staff and lab instructors regarding training expirations and renewals.

Monitors and ensures compliance with laboratory procedures, policies and safety practices following EHS guidelines and regulations.

Submits EHS waste request and works with EHS with proper hazardous waste disposal and protocols.

Maintains and upkeeps lab spaces and submits work orders as needed.

High school diploma and five (5) years of experience, or Associate's degree and three (3) years of experience.

Experience working with lab instruments, equipment, biological specimens and chemicals.

Experience with hazardous waste disposal

Education in Biology, Chemistry or any related field of study.

Laboratory techniques and skills.

Staff

$35,000 - $40,000

Begin time: 8:30 AM

End time: 5:00 PM

Hazardous Chemicals

Laboratory Work

Criminal ground Check

Ability to work flexible hours as needed.

Travel to FIU Campus

Prospective Employee

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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.

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

Current Employee

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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.

Since 1945, the Florida Legislature has made a provision to give preference in the hiring process to United States war veterans in recognition of their military, naval, or air service who meet specific conditions. The conditions are as follows:

Veterans with a VA service-connected disability

Spouses of veterans with permanent and total service-connected disability

Honorably discharged veterans with wartime service.

Unmarried widow or widower of a veteran who died as a result of a service-connected disability

A veteran who has served in a qualifying campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized, to include the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal.

Florida International University honors this policy and will comply with Veterans' Preference guidelines when filling staff positions. Any applicant claiming Veterans' Preference will be required to attach a DD214 with each application submitted for verification.

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To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

Pay Transparency

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