The Southeast Environmental Research Center at Florida International University is seeking qualified person to participate in our ongoing research and monitoring programs in Florida Bay, Everglades marsh, mangrove forests, and Florida Keys reef system. This position will act as lead manager for the LabWorks Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) in the SERC Nutrient Analysis Lab.
Duties of the LIMS Manager are to: - Implement solutions for managing and optimizing large-scale storage of scientific data in industrial-strength LIMS implementations (both commercial and custom-built) and relational databases - Consult with Database Manager and QA/QC Officer to define research processes and computational models of laboratory operations and translate them into workflows and software solutions for sample tracking and data collection - Configure and customize LIMS - Integrate laboratory instruments with LIMS - Conduct user-training sessions for users - Use programming skills to develop database representations of scientific information; relay task status from project team members to the Laboratory Manager - Be responsible for quality assurance of data uploads and the integrity and accuracy of stored data - Educate researchers about good practices of LIMS operation and provide training in operation of LIMS software tools A qualified candidate will possess: - Masters degree in chemistry, biology, or related field - Three years experience in developing LIMS and custom applications for storage of scientific information - Solid understanding of relational database technologies - Expertise in automation of data processing using scripting languages and design of workflows and user interfaces - Demonstrated knowledge of scientific methods and experimental protocols in biological/chemical research. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills Applications including letter of intent, resume, and references should be submitted to Dr. Joseph N. Boyer, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Additional information about the program can be accessed at http://serc.fiu.edu/. This position will remain open until filled. FIU is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Institution.
