Research and Program Coordinator

The Opportunity:

The Research Program Coordinator provides specialized technical/scientific support directly to research projects and enhances the quality and reliability of data in research projects. This position maintains day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities:

• Monthly or bimonthly instrumentation calibration and maintenance of in-house gas chromatography systems.

• Establish good SOPs for in-house analytical methods to enhance data quality and reproducibility.

• Assist with in-house analytical activities and data interpretations.

• Train new users on instrumentation. For analytical needs not covered by in-house capabilities, the candidate will participate in instrument procurement or be the point of contact for third-party analytical services.

• Build a digital inventory of lab equipment, tools, and maintenance of the chemical inventory.

• Point of contact for EH&S inspections and other safety-related regulations.

• Lead housekeeping activities such as lab cleaning, ordering consumables, etc.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219. Click here for more information

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or closely related field.

• Hands-on experience in maintaining, repairing, and calibrating analytical instrumentation.

• 3+ years of experience in analytical chemistry using instrumentation such as gas chromatography, familiar with industrial report writing and associated standardization.

• 5+ years of experience working in wet labs and familiar with handling hazardous materials and risk management.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

This is a Contract and Grant (C&G) funded position. Employment is subject to availability of funding and may cease at the time funding for this employment is depleted.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks!  UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program 

• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays

• Retirement savings options 

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions 

• Education assistance 

• Flexible work environment 

• And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here .

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is 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 education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.

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Department

Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC)

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

Negotiable

Job Posting End Date

04-03-2024-12-00-AM

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets.  Click on UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement to view the President’s Statement.

The UCF affirmative action plans for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected Veterans are available for inspection in the Office of Institutional Equity, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., upon request.

As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request. 

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