Florida International University · 12 hours ago
Lab Manager I - Institute of Environment (Biscayne Bay Campus)
Miami, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$36K/yr - $46K/yr
5+ years expFlorida International University is a Top 50 public research university located in Miami. The Lab Manager I will serve as a Crew Chief for field work conducting biological research in the Florida Everglades, overseeing sampling and data management while ensuring safety and compliance in field operations.
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Responsibilities
Serves as a Crew Chief for field work conducting biological field research in the Florida Everglades
Samples fish and aquatic macroinvertebrates and identify aquatic plants to species in the field
Works in the laboratory cleaning and preparing fish and macroinvertebrate samples for analysis, identifying fish and macroinvertebrates, entering data into spreadsheets, and creating data summaries using computer software
Oversees other personnel under field conditions and is responsible for safety of crew by interpreting weather conditions and determining when safe field operations are possible
Performs research work in outdoor settings in South Florida; wading in Everglades habitats to collect environmental samples and specimens
Manages the day to day field laboratory operations
Organizes and executes ecological field sampling program in the Everglades
Processes samples of fish and macroinvertebrates from the Everglades
Maintains information in the database
Prepares summary of statistical analysis, and assists in writing reports
Maintains database of aquatic animal data and assures the transfer of laboratory data to the funding agencies
Applies for and maintains adherence to all research and collecting permits and other contracting requirements
Coordinates all departmental lab crew chiefs and works with the laboratory manager to assure field vehicles and boats are reserved in advance of work
Oversees all electrofishing work for the lab
Supervises, Trains and monitor. Other crews for safe operation of boat-mounted electrofishing unit
Performs other related duties as assigned or as directed
Serves as the liaison between the PI and lab technicians to find out the status of research assignments and assure all staff are compliant with training requirements and, when necessary, get training in a timely fashion
Provide periodic assessments of work quality by field crew staff to the laboratory supervisor
Provides recommendation on operational lab procedures
Ensures IACUC and Environmental Health and Safety compliance
Meets with field crews at the boat yard at the beginning of field days to assure they are departing on time and to the assigned study sites
Works off-normal hours to assist with emergency situations and act in search and rescue capacity if a lab field crew is stranded in a remote place and needs to be extracted
Meets with post-doctoral research associates and the PI to make long-term plans for staff assignments and implementing those plans
Works closely with field crews in carrying out research plan
Participates in and supervises sample processing, data entry, and QA/QC
Performs essential duties in emergencies such as hurricanes, storms, and/or any other university emergency closing
Qualification
Required
High school diploma and seven (7) years of related experience or Associate's and five (5) years of related experience
Preferred
Degree in biology, marine biology, environmental science, or a related field
Boating Experience
Company
Florida International University
Florida International University is an American metropolitan public research university located in Greater Miami.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7.95MKey Investors
National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationUS Department of EnergyNational Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)
2024-10-20Grant· $0.4M
2024-03-28Grant
2023-01-10Grant· $0.15M
Leadership Team
Kenneth C. Hall
Senior Vice President of University Advacement and CEO of the FIU Foundation
Pablo Ortiz
Interim Senior Vice President of Advancement and Chief Executive Officer of FIU Foundation
Recent News
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