Research Ops: Lab Safety & Pilot-Scale Systems

University of Central Florida - College of Medicine; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

State benefits eligibility

Job summary

The University of Central Florida invites applications for a Research Operations Specialist to support low-carbon methanol pilot-scale development at the Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC). Based in Rockledge, FL, you will oversee lab/shop operations, safety systems, and experimental infrastructure for process development and field tests.

Responsibilities include managing chemical inventory, hazardous waste, procurement, gas logistics, and maintenance of pilot systems, while training staff and

Qualifications

• High school diploma with at least three years in chemical lab or engineering settings.
• Experience with chemical inventory, hazardous waste, and procurement.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and hands-on equipment experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage chemical inventory and ensure safety compliance for handling, storage, labeling, and documentation.
• Assist with hazardous waste management, including compliant storage and coordinating with licensed disposal vendors.
• Order, receive, organize, and restock laboratory supplies, equipment, and consumables.
• Manage compressed gas cylinder logistics: receiving, storage, labeling, regulator checks, and exchanges.
• Support fabrication, assembly, and maintenance of experimental systems (piping, fittings, pumps) in shop environments.
• Maintain documentation systems: SOPs, inventory records, safety docs.
• Support onboarding/training of staff in lab safety and equipment use.
• Maintain strong safety culture, organization, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Chemical inventory management

Laboratory safety

Hazardous waste handling

Procurement

Equipment maintenance

Education

High school diploma

Tools

PFDs

P&IDs

Job description

The University of Central Florida invites applications for a Research Operations Specialist to support low-carbon methanol pilot-scale development at the Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC). Based in Rockledge, FL, you will oversee lab/shop operations, safety systems, and experimental infrastructure for process development and field tests.

Responsibilities include managing chemical inventory, hazardous waste, procurement, gas logistics, and maintenance of pilot systems, while training staff and