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Florida International University · 3 weeks ago

Lab Manager II - Biomedical Engineering

Miami, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$40K/yr - $50K/yr

4+ years exp

Florida International University is a Top 50 public research university located in Miami. The Lab Manager II will assist the Principal Investigator in maintaining laboratory facilities, coordinating animal studies, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols while overseeing laboratory operations and training personnel.

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Responsibilities

Manages the day-to-day operations of the laboratory, under the direction of the PI, including overseeing the use of laboratory funds, supplying inventory and purchasing, and research activities within the laboratory

Assists designated faculty in research projects, including operation of equipment such as equipment usage schedules (e.g., Vevo imaging time, telemetry prep) and set up of essential lab equipment (centrifuges, microscopes, telemetry systems, etc.)

Plans and supervise instrumentations related to research and teaching activities

Coordinates and supervises daily animal care, including feeding, special diet preparation, and housing ensuring compliance with IACUC protocols and maintaining animal records

Conducts training classes for students on experimental testing, instrumentation and collection of test data or teaching activities

Serves as the University's credit card user for departmental transactions. Adheres to University's credit card policies and procedures

Interprets and implements policies and procedures

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

Performs risk management, safety protocols, compliance with EH&S requirements, user safety training. Serves as the primary liaison with regulatory and administrative offices, coordinating IACUC, IRB, EH&S, and grant compliance activities on behalf of the PI and lab members

Oversees and executes enforcement of lab safety protocols, ensuring proper documents for chemical use

Develops and implements standard operating procedures for the laboratory

Maintains organized records of invoices, receipts, and request vender quotes

Organizes and oversees the setup of lab material/equipment/lab instruments/supplies needed for experiments

Consolidates and streamlines laboratory purchases, including both credit card and purchase orders, while monitoring and reconciling grant budgets and expenses to ensure fiscal accountability

Trains and mentors undergraduate and graduate personnel, oversees their research projects, and provides guidance on experimental design, data collection, and compliance

Oversees the use and maintenance of core laboratory equipment, ensuring functionality, scheduling, and accurate recharge billing for users

Leads strategic planning for laboratory growth, including major equipment acquisition, allocation of space and resources, and ensuring compliance with institutional and federal regulations

Contributes to grant development by preparing technical sections, budget justifications, and data figures, supporting successful funding applications

Qualification

Laboratory managementBudget managementAnimal care complianceWet lab experienceSafety protocolsTrainingResearch administrationMentoringTechnical writing

Required

Bachelor's degree or 4 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience

Previous experience working in a laboratory setting

Criminal Background Check

Research Expanded Background Check

Preferred

Previous experience managing a budget

Previous experience working in a wet lab and/or with animals in a research environment

Company

Florida International University

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FIU is Miami's public research university. Offering bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees, both on campus and fully online.

Founded in 2016

Miami, Florida, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://startup.fiu.edu/

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