Technical and Paraprofessional

The major goals of Dr. Sami Noujaim’s laboratory are to investigate the mechanisms and therapeutics of cardiac arrhythmias and to understand the possible cardiotoxic effects of vaping products. The research programs of the Noujaim lab are funded by the National Institutes of Health and the American Heart Association. We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, hardworking, detail-oriented, and collaborative applicant who can efficiently work with a high level of independence. Ability to think critically and write academically are expected. Incumbent in this position will report to Dr. Noujaim and will be responsible for conducting research in cardiac electrophysiology and function.

-Performs standard laboratory procedures such as maintaining cell cultures requiring the use of sterile technique, staining and microscopy techniques, and performing routine assays for protein, RNA, DNA, or other cellular components.

-Performs electrophysiology experiments to measure cardiac electrical activity

-Keeps records of the conduct and outcome of laboratory analyses. May enter data into a database.

-Prepares narratives, graphs, graphs, charts, and tables from experimental results for inclusion in outputs such as presentations and publications.

Minimum Qualifications

This position requires a minimum of a Master’s degree in biomedical engineering or  equivalent and laboratory research experience.

Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree.
• Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1310) is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
• SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
• A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:
• (a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
• (b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree;
• (c) Six years of direct experience for a master’s degree;
• (d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
• (e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
• Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.
• Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.

Preferred Qualifications

Competent with wet lab equipment, cell and molecular biology experiments, and cardiac electrophysiology research experience.