Temporary Lab Technician

About FIU

Florida International University is a Top 50 public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries. Located in the global city of Miami, FIU offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and Mac Arthur Genius Fellows.

As a Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation.

The Chemistry Department is currently seeking a Temporary Lab Technician to join their team of professionals.

• Perform routine molecular biology tasks, including DNA/RNA extraction, PCR/qPCR, and preparation of reagents and buffers.
• Support forensic genomics and epigenetics workflows such as STR analysis, methylation assays, and sequencing library preparation.
• Maintain laboratory organization, inventory, and equipment, ensuring proper cleaning, calibration, and routine maintenance.
• Receive, label, and manage biological samples while maintaining accurate documentation, chain‑of‑custody, and electronic records.
• Assist with data collection and basic analysis, including QC assessments and preparation of summary reports.
• Follow all FIU safety, biosafety, and compliance procedures and help ensure a safe, well‑functioning laboratory environment.

High school diploma and two (2) years of appropriate experience; OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

• Bachelor's degree in biology, biochemistry, chemistry or any related field.

Temporary

As a temporary employee, you will not be eligible to participate in all employee benefit programs (e.g., paid leave, retirement, or tuition reimbursement). Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, a temporary employee who works on average 30 hours or more per week may be eligible to enroll in health care benefits. You are also eligible to enroll in supplemental plans (e.g., dental, vision) which require full payment on your part.

Upon completing an assignment, employees may apply for a position on FIU Careers.

• Monday‑Friday

• $24.00 per hour.

• Criminal Background Check
• Research Expanded Background Check

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e‑mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in My Applications.

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. Attach 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.

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in My Applications. Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume or curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process.

Attach 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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