Student Worker - FIPR Institute

Florida Polytechnic University; Florida; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Florida Industrial & Phosphate Research Institute (FIPR Institute) seeks an undergraduate student worker from Florida Polytechnic University for laboratory work on a grant-supported project. The role involves sample preparation, metallurgical testing, and data recording on REE recovery and related materials.

Applicants should be enrolled at Florida Polytechnic University, maintain a minimum GPA as outlined, and be prepared for a background check.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Current students: GPA 2.25+ with 9 credits completed in most recent semester and GPA 2.0+.
• Must be enrolled at least half-time.
• Must be currently enrolled or attending classes at Florida Polytechnic University.
• This position requires a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Sample preparation - crushing, pulverizing and measuring for chemical analysis.
• Metallurgical testing – acid leaching, roasting, extraction.
• 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.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to work effectively Independ

Ability to complete detailed work

Ability to communicate effectively

Demonstrated knowledge of relevant课程内容

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

GPA requirements for current students

Enrolled at least half-time

Currently enrolled at Florida Polytechnic University

Job description

Student Worker - 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 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 worker 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
• Metallurgical testing – acid leaching, roasting, extraction
• 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

$15.25 hourly.

APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE

The position is open until filled.

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. Florida Polytechnic University, started as a university of engineering and technology, is designed to be different so that graduates possess the talent and job-ready skills to stand out from the crowd. While other top engineering schools in Florida have centers of innovation, Florida Poly was established on April 20, 2012, as a wholly innovative university dedicated to the principle that innovation occurs when research and creativity are applied to real-world challenges. Florida’s only public university for engineering and technology dedicated to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) was created to be both a rigorous academic institution and a powerful resource for high-tech industries. Florida Polytechnic University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all faculty, staff and applicants, including those with disabilities. Consistent with its obligations under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008, and all other federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination on the basis of disability.

The university provides reasonable workplace accommodations to qualified employees and applicants with disabilities. Applicants requesting disability accommodations should contact the Human Resources Department at Florida Polytechnic University. If you have any questions or need assistance, please email [e-mail] or call [phone] during regular business hours.

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.

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