Research Technician

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Research Technician in Jupiter, FL.

The Research Technician will support research activities in the laboratory for the Department of Biological Sciences at Florida Atlantic University, Jupiter Campus. Assist with laboratory operations, animal care, and zebrafish husbandry, experimental procedures, data collection, record keeping, inventory management, and training and mentoring student researchers. The successful candidate will contribute to ongoing neuroscience research projects while helping establish and maintain a newly developed research laboratory.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Responsible to the Director, Associate Director or Assistant Director, of the program/service area, or appropriate administrator.

• Responsible for coordinating activities administered by the research program or service area and in the development and implementation of procedures for the program/service area.

• Responsible for assisting in the interpretation and implementation of policies and procedures as they apply to assigned areas of responsibility.

• May recommend changes on policy/procedures as necessary. Coordinates special studies or projects as directed.

• May serve as liaison between the program/service office and outside agencies and the general public.

• Performs related duties as required or deemed appropriate to the accomplishment of the responsibilities and functions of his/her area.

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). 
• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day 
• 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 spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply). 

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Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience required.

Salary:

$41,600.00 *Annually.

Administrative Managerial Professional (AMP).

College or Department:

College of Science

Location:

John D. MacArthur Campus - Jupiter

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Application Deadline:

2026-09-28

Special Instructions to Applicant:

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume
Cover letter

OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at [email protected]. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.