Coordinator, Aquatic Research Services
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Position Summary:
Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Coordinator, Aquatic Research Services - Jupiter, FL.
Responsible for independent management of aquatic research facilities, reporting to the Director of the Jupiter Life Science Initiative. Daily activities are directed by faculty conducting fish research.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Fish Care and Facility Oversight: Perform daily care, husbandry, and maintaining optimal environmental conditions – as specified by representative research faculty. Ensure compliance with high standards of animal welfare. Train laboratory users on proper techniques and facility protocols and monitor adherence to approved practices. Assign and coordinate responsibilities for facility staff and users. Respond promptly to health issues or emergencies, coordinating with veterinarians, technical staff, or campus facilities manager as needed.
Facility Maintenance and Water Quality Management: Conduct weekly and monthly water quality assessments, cleaning, and parts replacement. Prepare/Review monthly reports for submission to the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC). Calibrate probes monthly and replace mechanical filters as needed to ensure system accuracy.
Documentation and Compliance: Regularly update facility paperwork to include all approved protocols and amendments. Maintain thorough records of maintenance tasks, fish care activities, and regulatory compliance. Coordinate with Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) and IACUC to schedule and prepare for inspections, ensuring that all facility operations meet institutional and regulatory requirements. Implement necessary corrective actions to address any issues identified during inspections. Responsible for ordering supplies, replacement parts, and equipment.
Research Infrastructure: Act as the primary contact for shared research equipment needs; coordinate equipment repairs with 3rd party vendors and requesting quotes as needed. Serve as liaison to Jupiter campus facilities management team, EH&S, and the Division of Research. Collaborate with Jupiter Campus Administration on revising and implementing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for research-related activities.
Other duties as assigned.
The Jupiter Life Science Initiative, Jupiter Campus at Florida Atlantic University seeks scholars who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds and to thoughtfully engaging all communities in higher education. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the various internal and external communities that it serves.
FAU Benefits and Perks
If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:
Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.
State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
Sick Leave Pool Program
Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).
Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouse
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