The Southeast Environmental Research Center at Florida International University is seeking a Senior Laboratory Technician.
I am looking to fill a position in our laboratory (http://softel.fiu.edu/) to assist with our projects of vegetation study in the Everglades. This is a full-time position with full State of Florida benefits (insurance and retirement). Starting salary range: $32,000 - $37,000 depending on qualifications. Please contact Jay Sah (s...@fiu.edu<mailto:s...@fiu.edu>) with any questions or apply online at http://hr.fiu.edu/ (Prospective Employees) and reference job opening ID # 516481. The position is open now for immediate start. I will begin screening applications on January 14, 2019. For more information about our lab, go to http://softel.fiu.edu/. The successful candidate will have knowledge of supplies and equipment used in vegetation study, be able to operate airboat and fly on helicopter as a crew leader/member, and serve as the laboratory manager in our lab, coordinating laboratory and fieldwork and assisting in data analysis and writing of technical reports. Our preferred candidate will have B.S. in biology or environmental science with significant training in quantitative ecology and documentation. Specific duties may include: * Serves as primary technician on field and lab activities, leads airboat and helicopter crew in the field, and supervises other field and lab technicians in the group. * Makes the field schedules and coordinate field activities * Performs a combination of field (in outdoor settings in South Florida) and lab activities. * Operates trucks, vans, airboats and v-hull boats, and travels to field sites as crew leader/member in a helicopter. * Collects data in the field, enters data into computer spreadsheet and provides support in database development. * Conducts data analyses using statistical software and assists in documentation of ongoing research and writing reports. * Operates and maintains various field sampling instruments and equipment. * Uses Geographical Information Systems (GIS) to provide landscape maps for field works and reports. * Maintains chemical inventory and lab safety documents, and makes sure lab members have lab safety knowledge in compliance with the requirements of FIU's Department of Environmental Health and Safety. * Performs other related duties as assigned or as directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position. 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, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. ________________________________________________ Jay P. Sah, Ph.D. Research Associate Professor Southeast Environmental Research Center Institute of Water and Environment (InWE) Florida International University MM Campus, OE-148 11200 SW 8th ST Miami, FL 33199 Tel. 305 348 1658; Fax. 305 348 4096 http://sercweb.fiu.edu/ http://softel.fiu.edu/ ________________________________________
