Lab Manager II - Concrete Material Structures

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.

Lab Manager II oversees and manages the lab operations under the direction of the Director of Infrastructure Research and Innovation. Maintains the equipment and coordinates the annual calibration of equipment. Provides technical knowledge and support in material and structure-related laboratory activities, and guides students in safety practices related to lab operations. Assures the maintenance of engineering laboratory equipment and supplies; generates orders and specifications from general instructions to maintain laboratory safety and security.

• Oversees the operations of the assigned research and teaching laboratories. Conducts analysis of data and interprets research methodology based on outcome analysis. Provides technical support in material and structures related laboratories and activities
• Designs, develops and implements new lab procedures. Interprets and implements University policies and procedures.
• Support modernization of equipment and expansion of space pertaining to the laboratories.
• Performs risk management, safety protocols, compliance with EH&S requirements, user safety training.
• Organizes and oversees the setup of lab material/equipment/lab instruments/supplies needed for the class.
• Plans and supervises the installation of equipment and design of specialized equipment for teaching and research in conjunction with the faculty.
• Plans and supervises electronic instrumentations related to research and teaching activities.
• Lead training classes for students on experimental testing, instrumentation, and collection of test data.
• Assists faculty in research projects as specified by supervisor, including operation of complete analytical equipment such as compression, tension, torsion, etc. performing analysis, demonstrations procedures, planning experiments and setting equipment.
• Assures the maintenance of engineering laboratory equipment and supplies; generates orders and specifications from general instructions to maintain laboratory safety and security. Initiates purchase orders to replenish depleted supplies and equipment parts for maintenance in good condition for properly conducting laboratory experiments of Soil Test, Engineering Materials, structures and construction. Assures that the laboratory rules for maintenance, meeting environmental requirements, cleaning, sinks, scales, arrangement of the utensils, prohibitions, etc., are followed
• May supervise assigned staff personnel
• Serves as the University credit user for departmental transactions. Adheres to University guidelines, procedures, and policies. Orders supplies and maintains stock for the support of all laboratory and shop activities. Administers the supply and equipment budgets.
• 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
• Collaborates with ORED and EH&S as it relates to matters associated with research safety, ensuring that all operations conducted with the assigned labs adhere to university guidelines.

Bachelor's degree.

• Experience with concrete lab structures and routine maintenance.
• Calibration of concrete lab equipment.
• preferred Certifications
• CTQP Asphalt Plant Manager OR
• Concrete Field Testing Technician OR
• Masonry Laboratory Testing Technician OR
• CTQP LBR Technician

Administrative

Begin time: 8:30 AM

End time: 5:00 PM

• Drivers License Check
• Expanded Background Check

• Ability to travel locally and nationally.
• Travel to FIU Campus
• This is a time limited appointment which may be terminated at any time with 30 days' notice

Current Employee

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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.

Prospective Employee

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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, 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.

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