Research Scientist-Temporary
About The Position
The primary responsibility of the Research Scientist/Lab Manager will be to manage all aspects of laboratory activity such as materials ordering, inventory management, documentation and records management, maintenance of equipment, IACUC records, and other related duties as necessary to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. The candidate will conduct some laboratory research activities such as preparation of chemical and buffer stocks, training students in lab protocols, and assisting postdocs with experiments. The candidate is expected to be well-organized, collegial, have good communication skills, work well in a group setting, and interact closely with the Principal Investigator, students, postdocs, and scientists in the lab to ensure smooth running of the lab. Accurate record-keeping and attention to detail are critical for this role. At least one year of experience working in an academic research lab is required, and prior lab managerial experience is a plus.
Requirements
- This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a natural, physical or medical science.
- Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree.
- Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1310) is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
- SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
- A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:
- (a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
- (b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree;
- (c) Six years of direct experience for a master’s degree;
- (d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
- (e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
- Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.
- Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.
Nice To Haves
- A minimum of 1 year of wet-lab research experience.
- A minimum of 1 year of managerial roles in an academic laboratory setting.
Responsibilities
- Materials ordering, inventory management, documentation, and records management (30%).
- Assists with day-to-day research activities in the lab such as preparation of chemical and buffer stocks, assists students and postdocs with their experiments as needed. (25%)
- Organization of the laboratory space and provide personnel support. (25%)
- Maintains laboratory equipment, arranges for service and repair as necessary. May schedule the use of laboratory equipment by others. (10%)
- Maintains project datasets and performs data analysis. (10%)
