CRU Research Lab Specialist - Florida Atlantic University

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Position Summary:


Florida Atlantic University is seeking a CRU Research Lab Specialist - Boca Raton, FL.




The Division of Research supports and promotes Florida Atlantic research, creative and scholarly activities by providing faculty tools and resources to be competitive, setting strategic directions in research, ensuring responsible research practices and communicating the importance of research within and beyond the university.




Summary of Responsibilities:

+ Consults the laboratory staff and principal investigators (PIs) on clinical laboratory procedures carried out at the CRU.

+ Conducts remote and in-person training activities for the clinical laboratory staff.

+ Locates pertinent laboratory supplies and equipment, obtains quotes from manufacturers and sales representatives.

+ Develops laboratory protocols, manuals, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the laboratory-related tasks conducted at the CRU.

+ Participates in grant-writing activities for clinical studies.

+ Travels off site, if necessary, for training purposes as well as for samples collection and processing.

+ Develops strategies, proposes solutions, and offers guidance to PIs and laboratory staff.

+ Assists with the set-up of new clinical research studies.

+ Ensures that specimens are handled properly.

+ Oversees testing and sample processing to ensure that lab staff follows safety standards and regulatory requirements.

+ Stays current with advancements in laboratory technology as well as any changes to regulatory and compliance standards.

+ Work as a part of the team.

+ Undergoes intensive research training to learn the research process.

+ Supports/helps Research Assistants and Research Coordinators with laboratory procedures (e.g. samples collection and samples processing) for active research studies when necessary.

+ Other duties as assigned.






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Minimum Qualifications:

Doctoral or master’s degree in a laboratory science/biology/chemistry/biomedical science and 2 years of experience in the laboratory setting.





Salary:

$50.00 per hour.





College or Department:

DOR: CRU Clinical Research and Clinical Trials Support





Location:

Boca Raton





Work Days and Hours:

Four hours per week, flexible days.





Application Deadline:

2024-10-06





Special Instructions to Applicant:

This position involves research or research-related support.


Temporary positions are not established positions and are paid from OPS funds. Temporary positions are usually not eligible for benefits and retirement; however, they may be eligible for health insurance coverage depending on the average hours worked per week. They provide full-time or part-time employment in an exempt or non-exempt employment situation based on job duties and salary in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Temporary positions do not have layoff rights and may be terminated without prior notice. Applicants hired into Temporary positions may apply for a regular appointment should a vacancy become available.


APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

Resume

Cover letter


OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:

Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.


PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:

Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.


REQUEST FOR ACCOMODATIONS:

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact Human Resources at 561-297-3057. For inquiries concerning employees, job applicants or other available accommodations, please email accommodate@fau.edu or call the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at (561) 297-3004.


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Florida Atlantic University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/equal access institution and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law.




Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance, call 7-1-1.




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Florida Statute 1010.35 - Screening Foreign Researchers


Pursuant to Florida law, any applicant or student seeking employment in a research or research-related support position who is a citizen of a foreign country and not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of employment or training in China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, or Syria is subject to additional screening. Applicants meeting those criteria will be required to provide the following information before any offer of employment can be made: every institution of higher education attended; all previous employment since the applicant’s 18th birthday; list of all published material, current and pending research funding from any source, including details about the research, your role, funding source, and amount; list and description of any non-university professional activities; any affiliation with an institution or program in a foreign country. Selected applicants will be required to provide additional information per the Statute, including a complete copy of your passport; and, if available, the most recently submitted DS-160 (Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application).

Florida Atlantic University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/equal access institution and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance, call 7-1-1.