Nature of work : This is work performing established laboratory and/or research procedures.
Typical Responsibilities: Performs a variety of standard tests and analyses. Operates and maintains a variety of equipment. Dissects tissues and prepares specimens and samples for study. Performs field work by gathering data and collecting samples. Collects and organizes data and documents results. During declared campus emergencies, this position may be required to perform specific job related duties at a designated off campus location or place of residence.
Required Qualifications: High school diploma and two years of experience directly related to the job functions. Directly related college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience. Nature of Work – This is work providing support to the oversight of Biology research laboratories. Typical responsibilities: Placing orders for laboratory consumables and equipment. Coordinating laboratory safety training by faculty, staff, and students, and maintaining records pertaining to safety training and other issues related to lab safety. Maintaining laboratory equipment and facilitating equipment repairs, when needed. Contributing to the oversight and maintenance of research labs and research facilities, including the department’s vivarium (animal research facility), greenhouse, and multiuser equipment. Assisting in the oversight of budgets related to internal research grants, faculty start-ups, and foundation accounts. Participating in departmental meetings. Other appropriate duties, as deemed necessary by the Office Manager and/or Department Chair. General description/Primary Purpose: This position is the primary building coordinator and facilitates departmental research through assisting faculty with ordering research supplies and equipment. The incumbent will: Initiate the ordering process by obtaining competitive quotes, ordering research supplies, and updating faculty members on the status of their orders. Provide research faculty with detailed spending analysis on a monthly basis. Maintain research equipment and service contracts, and arrange for equipment repairs or service calls, when necessary. Facilitate safety and inventory inspections, and ensure that the department is compliant with university, state, and federal regulations. Ensure the department’s vivarium (animal research facility) and greenhouse are properly maintained. Assist in the organization and preparation of research laboratory spaces. During declared campus emergencies, perform specific job-related duties at a designated off campus site or place of residence. Serve as designated contact for emergency equipment failures in the Biology building. The incumbent will be provided with a University purchase card (p-card) and submit monthly reconciliations to ensure that expenditures meet with University standards. Contribute to the completion of other duties consistent with the position, as determined by the Office Manager and/or Biology Chair. Department Biology, Chair Compensation $15.40 to Negotiable Hourly Equal Opportunity In 2020, the University of North Florida (UNF) received the prestigious INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, the only application-based national award for U.S. colleges and universities that exhibit an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion across their campuses. In addition, UNF ranked highest among the HEED institutions and was recognized as a 2020 Diversity Champion. The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation. Carnegie UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens. Statement(s) of Understanding This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check. The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursua
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Posted: Sept. 19, 2024, 11:47 p.m.
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