Laboratory Coordinator II

The Opportunity: 

The Donaldson-Hanna lab has an opening for a Visiting Laboratory Coordinator II. This position will develop, build and test bespoke vacuum environment chamber including comparing results to other experimental set-ups. This position will oversee and manage the Donaldson-Hanna lab operations including laboratory equipment and website.

This is a visiting and renewable position. Visiting positions are based on circumstances, such as funding sources, which control the length of time for which the position is available. Position will be renewable up to a period of four years.

Responsibilities:

• Continue the development of a bespoke vacuum environment chamber in the Donaldson Hanna lab by building software and electrical components.

• Run experiments to test individual components of the bespoke vacuum environment chamber to ensure it is working as it should.

• Advise/oversee undergraduate students working on the vacuum environment chamber project.

• Compare experimental results from vacuum environment chamber to others to confirm the experiment is working as it should.

• Oversee and manage all laboratory equipment in the Donaldson Hanna Lab (PSB455) including identifying parts that need to be replaced and getting quotes for purchases to be made. This includes maintaining the calendars and standard operating procedures for each piece of equipment and making them available to the research group.

• Building the Donaldson Hanna Lab website and keeping it up to date.

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:

• Experience in MATLAB and Python programming.

• Experience in designing, developing, building and testing electronics, particularly for heater and vacuum equipment.

• Experience in working with and operating vacuum systems.

• Experience in working with and operating FTIR spectrometers.

• Experience with developing and creating websites.

• Experience in leading/overseeing undergraduate students.

Special Instructions to the Applicants: 

This a three-year visiting appointment as defined in university regulation UCF-3.0122.

This is a visiting and renewable position. Visiting positions are based on circumstances, such as funding sources, which control the length of time for which the position is available. Position will be renewable up to a period of four years.

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• 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 

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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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