Lab Technician

Hello all,

Florida International University, Institute of Environment, is looking for a lab technician with chemistry background to work in a NELAC certified Nutrient Analysis Core Facility.

The job duties of this position will include but not limit to:

• Use advanced analytical instrument to perform nutrient analysis in environmental samples (mostly water samples) following laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Perform basic instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Follow the laboratory quality assurance (QA) plan and NELAC requirements, and keep good record and documentation.
• Environmental samples preparation, reagent preparation, glassware cleaning and routine laboratory supports.
• Data management and formatting

Preferred knowledge: 

• Minimal: Bachelor degree in Chemistry, Environmental Sciences or related areas. Some analytical instrument experience from undergraduate classes. Basic computer skills, especially Excel. Good communication skills. Patient and detailed with record keeping.
• Preferred: Master degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Sciences or related areas. 0-2 years of analytical instrument experience or related lab experience. Basic knowledge of QA/QC and NELAC requirement is a plus.

Job is temporary with a potential to be full time benefited university staff.

Please apply through FIU Career website, search for the job ID: 523907 – https://hr.fiu.edu/careers/.

Thank you,

Candice Allouch, MSc, MA
Director, Communications and Strategic Partnerships

Institute of Environment, an FIU Preeminent Program

Florida International University
MMC: 11200 SW 8th Street, OE-148, Miami, FL 33199

BBC: 3000 NE 151^st Street, AC1-216, North Miami, FL 33181

P: 305-919-4121 | E: callouch@fiu.edu