Student Research Assistant - FIPR Institute

Make a difference at one of Florida’s premier institutions for education in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Florida Polytechnic University, ranked the No. 1 public college in the region by U.S. News and World Report, offers a unique working environment that encourages faculty and staff to be part of a culture that prizes collaboration, innovation, and the willingness to go above and beyond to ensure our students and University succeed. Florida Poly offers a small campus academic environment where students form connections with their faculty and peers as they pursue high-value degrees in engineering and applied sciences.

The University is equipped with cutting-edge facilities and equipment and two award-winning, architecturally distinct academic buildings. Its evolving curriculum, designed to meet the needs of industry and provide a life-long educational foundation for students, has helped the institution grow in prominence since its opening in 2014. Florida Poly’s deliberately small classes, affordability, and outstanding graduate outcomes have helped it earn recognitions such as being named a top value school, in the top 25 nationally for affordability, and in the top five best universities in the South for tech students. Accredited by ABET and SACSCOC, Florida Poly is educating some of the brightest minds in Florida and attracting standout talent from across the nation.

  

JOB TITLE

  

Student Research Assistant - FIPR Institute

   

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

  

This position is located at Florida Industrial & Phosphate Research Institute located at 1855 W. Main Street, Bartow, FL 33830.

The FIPR Institute is seeking an undergraduate student research assistant within Florida Polytechnic University for laboratory work on a grant-supported project by the Critical Materials Innovation (CMI) Hub (formerly Critical Materials Institute). The CMI project is designed to recover rare earth elements (REE) from phosphogypsum (PG), produce alternative fertilizers, develop low-carbon cement, and purify PG for various commercial applications. Students with some training in environmental engineering and chemistry are preferred.

    

JOB DESCRIPTION

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Sample preparation - crushing, pulverizing and measuring for chemical analysis
• Operation of analytical tools such as pH meter and ion probes
• Acid digestion of solid and liquid samples for chemical analysis
• Data recording
• Glassware cleaning for chemical analysis and general lab cleaning.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to complete detailed work in a timely fashion.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population.
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant course content.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Current students: Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.25 and successfully completed 9 credits or more in the most recent semester with a GPA of at least 2.0.
• Must be enrolled at least half-time.
• Must be currently enrolled or attending classes at Florida Polytechnic University.

REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND/OR OTHER SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS OF LAW:

• This position requires a criminal background check.
• This position is subject to federal and state privacy regulations.

NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE: A student worker is limited to a maximum of 20 work hours per week while classes are in session. During semester breaks and summer term, a student worker is limited to a maximum of 32 work hours per week on an as-needed basis.

EXPECTED STARTING SALARY: $14.25 hourly.

APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE: The position is open until filled.

This position requires a background check, which may include a level II screening as required by the Florida Statute §435.04.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING ATTACHMENTS:

 

Required attachments are listed on each posting.   Please be sure to attach all required documents in the Resume/CV field before continuing through the application. Once your application has been submitted, no changes may be made and additional attachments will not be considered. 

 

An unofficial copy of the degree/transcript is acceptable during the application process. For positions requiring a degree, the official transcripts are required upon hire. 

 

Foreign Transcript: Transcripts issued outside of the United States require a equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the application deadline.

 

All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

Florida Polytechnic University is an equal opportunity/equal access institution. It is the policy of the Board of Trustees to provide equal opportunity for employment and educational opportunities to all (including applicants for employment, employees, applicants for admission, students, and others affiliated with the University) without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or genetic information.

  

This position requires a background check, which may include a level II screening as required by the Florida Statute §435.04.