Laboratory Assistant I

Full Time
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
Posted
Job description

Laboratory Assistant I - 993356


Job Number: 504066
Work Type: Full Time with Full Benefits
Location: Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida
Department: Halmos College Admin
Categories: Research, Service, & Sponsored Programs
About Us:

We are excited that you are considering joining Nova Southeastern University!


Nova Southeastern University (NSU) was founded in 1964, and is a not-for-profit, independent university with a reputation for academic excellence and innovation. Nova Southeastern University offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans and much more. NSU cares about the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors and is a tobacco-free university.

We appreciate your support in making NSU the preeminent place to live, work, study and grow. Thank you for your interest in a career with Nova Southeastern University.

NSU considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.



Job Title:
Laboratory Assistant I

Location:
Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida

Work Type:
Full Time with Full Benefits

Job Category:
Non-Exempt

Hiring Range:

Pay Basis:

Hourly



Subject to Grant Funding?:
No

Essential Job Functions:
1. Maintains and cleans laboratory rooms and equipment to ensure cleanliness and maintenance according to specifications.

2. Orders and stocks supplies and materials to ensure inventory is maintained at the appropriate level.

3. Monitors and directs the activities of student employees, students and teaching assistants to ensure that standard policies and practices are adhered to.

4. Enforce all lab safety protocols and have knowledge of chemical and biological handling, storage, and disposal.

5. Other duties as assigned.

Marginal Job Functions:
1. Communicate with all professors to ensure that the laboratory experience is consistent and well supported especially in terms of skills.

2. Identify and develop a laboratory program that would teach the necessary skills to become successful researchers in the biological sciences.

3. Assist professors in seek grant-funding to support laboratory and research experiences for undergraduates.

4. Coordinate the training and support of the teaching assistants for the chemistry and biology laboratory sections.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
1. Computer literate; must be able to work with spreadsheets and databases.

2. Able to work both days and/or night.

3. Must be able to work with diverse group of people.

4. Ability to communicate effectively with others.

5. Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staff at all levels.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties.

2. May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies, to include but not limited to pens, pencils and computer keyboards.

3. Able to work both days and/or night.

4. Must be able to work with diverse group of people.

Job Requirements:

Required Certifications/Licensures:

Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree

Major (if required):

Required Experience:
Experience working in a laboratory environment.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience teaching laboratory sessions.

Is this a safety sensitive position?
No

Background Screening Required?
No

Pre-Employment Conditions:

To ensure a safe learning environment for students and staff, as a condition of employment the selected candidate will need to provide proof of a completed COVID-19 vaccination prior to commencement of employment or an approved exemption and reasonable accommodation.



Sensitivity Disclaimer:
Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.



Advertised: May 11, 2023 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Jun 30, 2023 Eastern Daylight Time

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