Lab Manager II - Biomedical Engineering

About FIU

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Job Summary

Assists the Principal Investigator (PI) in maintaining the laboratory facilities and equipment at the Engineering Center and in the Animal Care Facility. Assists in general laboratory administration, coordinating animal studies, maintain the laboratory budget and place order for research supplies, and ensures that all lab personnel have completed the requisite safety training and follow proper research procedures.

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Departmental Requirements

• Previous experience working in a laboratory setting

Desired Qualifications

• Previous experience managing a budget.
• Previous experience working in a wet lab and/or with animals in a research environment.

Job Category

• Administrative

Advertised Salary

• $40,000 - $50,000

Work Schedule

Begin time: 8:30 AM

End time: 5:00 PM

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Criminal Background Check
• Research Expanded Background Check

How To Apply

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in " My Applications ".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

How To Apply

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in " My Applications ".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

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Other Information

• This position is funded by an external source (e.g. a grant or contract)