Laboratory Technician

Make a difference at one of Florida’s premier institutions for education in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Florida Polytechnic University, ranked the No. 1 public college in the region by U.S. News and World Report, offers a unique working environment that encourages faculty and staff to be part of a culture that prizes collaboration, innovation, and the willingness to go above and beyond to ensure our students and University succeed. Florida Poly offers a small campus academic environment where students form connections with their faculty and peers as they pursue high-value degrees in engineering and applied sciences.

The University is equipped with cutting-edge facilities and equipment and two award-winning, architecturally distinct academic buildings. Its evolving curriculum, designed to meet the needs of industry and provide a life-long educational foundation for students, has helped the institution grow in prominence since its opening in 2014. Florida Poly’s deliberately small classes, affordability, and outstanding graduate outcomes have helped it earn recognitions such as being named a top value school, in the top 25 nationally for affordability, and in the top five best universities in the South for tech students. Accredited by ABET and SACSCOC, Florida Poly is educating some of the brightest minds in Florida and attracting standout talent from across the nation.

JOB TITLE

Laboratory Technician

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for more than one academic laboratories, working with the faculty and administration to ensure the efficient and safe operation of assigned laboratories. Incumbents must be organized, have good writing and oral communication skills, and be able to work both independently and as part of a team. This position reports to the Chair of Electrical, Computer, and Cybersecurity Engineering within Academic Affairs.

JOB DESCRIPTION

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee laboratory setup and breakdown, coordinate with faculty members regarding their ongoing needs, and generate ideas and suggestions related to lab setup, experiments, and improvements to enhance the course curriculum.
• Ensures that the laboratory facilities, materials, and equipment are kept clean, operational, and in a safe condition; responsible for maintaining lab coats (inventory, maintenance, cleaning & repairs), including submitting invoices for payment to the EH&S Office.
• Maintains the organization of drawers, cabinets, and other laboratory storage areas
• Manages the laboratory stockroom(s), and inventory supplies
• Responsible for ordering supplies and equipment and verifying receipts.
• Ensures that equipment remains operational by understanding operating instructions, maintaining equipment logs, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and scheduling repairs
• Assist the EH&S Office with conducting lab orientation and lab safety training with new students, faculty, and adjunct faculty each semester.
• Assist with managing waste streams and maintaining government compliance procedures; report non-compliance and any other issues found to the EH&S office.
• Understands and follows the University's Chemical Hygiene Plan and Safety Plan
• Assist the EH&S Office with overseeing the proper disposal of wastes from the laboratories.
• Maintains a current inventory for the laboratory and ensures the currency of material safety data sheets
• Ensures that current inventories are available to all relevant parties
• Works with the university safety officer to ensure access to inventory information for emergency responders
• Assist the EH&S Office with maintaining records and logs of all safety equipment inspections. participates in the life of the university by attending and participating in group and discipline meetings
• Remains current in instrument usage and laboratory management and safety through participation in professional development opportunities
• Works with the faculty in the development and set-up of new lab experiments.
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent computer and laboratory skills
• Knowledge of chemical hygiene plans, biohazard safety, and waste disposal
• Experience working in a teaching laboratory setting
• Proficiency with a variety of instrumentation
• Experience with electronics laboratory equipment
• Knowledge of current OSHA and EPA regulations

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.S. degree in electrical, computer, or electronics engineering technology.

REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND/OR OTHER SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS OF LAW

• This position requires a background check, which may include a level II screening as required by the Florida Statute §435.04
• This position is subject to federal and state privacy regulations.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Regular working hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and may require occasional working after 5 pm depending on lab or project needs with advance notice.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The position may require carrying electronic equipment and moving lab equipment to organize labs or set up new labs.

EXPECTED STARTING SALARY: Targe hiring range is $23.22-$24.52 an hour commensurate with experience and qualifications.

APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE:

• Positions are open until filled (or recruitment is canceled). Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
• Employment is contingent upon proof of the legal right to work in the United States. This proof must be provided prior to employment at the University. An appointment is not final until proof is provided.

APPLICATION PROCESS : All Applicants are required to submit the following during the application process. (preferably in a PDF format)

• Letter of Application
• Cover letter and Resume
• List of at least three (3) professional references (names and contact information)

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

Florida Polytechnic University is an equal opportunity/equal access institution. It is the policy of the Board of Trustees to provide equal opportunity for employment and educational opportunities to all (including applicants for employment, employees, applicants for admission, students, and others affiliated with the University) without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or genetic information.

Employment is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. An appointment is not final until proof is provided.

FLORIDA POLY BENEFITS INFORMATION

Florida Poly qualified employees have the opportunity to take advantage of a variety of health benefits (through the State of Florida) to help meet their specific needs, as well as the needs of their family. This comprehensive coverage includes flexible spending accounts, medical and life insurance, and worker's compensation.

Health benefits are administered through People First , on behalf of the State of Florida, as pre-tax insurance plans. People First handles all new hire enrollments, coverage changes, premium administration, and dependent eligibility. Their Service Center is staffed Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m.–6 p.m. EST, at 1-866-663-4735.

RETIREMENT

Florida Poly offers great options for retirement. From the required selection of a state plan to additional voluntary retirement plans, our employees have many opportunities to save and prepare for their future. Click here for more information.

FLORIDA POLY BENEFITS

• Perks and Discounts
• Annual Leave
  • To help promote work-life balance, Florida Poly provides a generous leave program, which includes paid time off and paid holidays. Qualified employees may accrue 22 days of annual leave. In addition, the University observes the holidays listed in our University Holidays policy FPU-1.008 .
• Sick Leave
  • Qualified employees may also accrue 12 days of annual sick leave and participate in our Sick Pool Program .
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)

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SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING ATTACHMENTS:

Required attachments are listed on each posting. Please be sure to attach all required documents in the Resume/CV field before continuing through the application. Once your application has been submitted, no changes may be made and additional attachments will not be considered.

An unofficial copy of the degree/transcript is acceptable during the application process. For positions requiring a degree, the official transcripts are required upon hire.

Foreign Transcript: Transcripts issued outside of the United States require a equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the application deadline.

All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements.

This position requires a background check, which may include a level II screening as required by the Florida Statute §435.04.