Research Technician I

Research Technician I

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.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine is currently seeking a Research Technician I to join our team of professionals.

Duties include:

• 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.

HOW TO APPLY

For more information or to apply, please visit us on-line at http://careers.fiu.edu and reference job opening ID 533899.

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.