Research Coordinator I - Institute of Environment

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

Coordinates the day to day activities of multiple research projects. Projects monitor field samples using traditional microscopy, environmental DNA (eDNA) and next-generation sequencing, as well field-deployed, remote real-time flow cytometry, to determine the composition of microalgal communities. These data are coupled with metabolomic analyses including targeted measurement of toxins (i.e., brevetoxins, anatoxins, microcystins, saxitoxins, etc.) as well as standard water quality parameters, e.g., pH, conductivity, chl-a, TP, TN/TKN, DOC, DOM, etc. This research will contribute to a publicly-available database for use by resource managers, and moreover, as a means of monitoring and forecasting blooms of toxigenic HAB and HAP species in marine and freshwater habitats. Coordinator will coordinate
day-to-day activities in the lab and assist the PI with overall project management.

• Coordinates the day-to-day activities in the laboratory.
• Oversees and ensures collection of lab and field data, including the collection of data from other lab members.
• Documents samples and daily activities in project laboratory notebooks.
• Performs sample processing, including DNA extraction and toxin extraction/enrichment.
• Performs Computational analysis using software for metagenomics investigations (PhyloFlash, Qiime2).
• Establish and maintain relationships with participants and PI, including outside participants and internal employees
• Assists the PI with short- and long-range resource planning, e.g., ordering reagents and consumables to ensure research continues unimpeded.
• Performs analysis of algal toxins by high-resolution liquid-chromatography mass spectrometry (Agilent and Shimadzu instruments)
• Contributes to the writing and preparation of reports and manuscripts for projects.
• Assists PI with the writing and preparation of grant proposals and supporting documentation, e.g., budget, budget justification, scope of work.
• Provides training to junior members on lab procedures and sample processing.
• May supervise lower-level staff

Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of experience.

• Knowledge in Data analysis using Excel, R Studio
• Experience maintaining and operating McLane Imaging FlowCytoBots

Administrative

$45,000 - $50,000

Begin time: 8:30 AM
End time: 5:00 PM

Laboratory Work

Criminal Background Check

• Ability to travel locally and nationally.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• This is a time limited appointment which may be terminated at any time with 30 days' notice.

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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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