Research Assistant I

Research Assistant I

Job no: 541366

Work type: Staff Full-Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Biology/Life Science, Dentistry

Department: 34030000 - DN-ORAL BIOLOGY

Classification Title:
Research Assistant I

Classification Minimum Requirements:

A high school diploma and one year of experience working in a research or clinical laboratory. Appropriate college course work or vocational/ technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Job Description:
This position is needed as a foundation for the established research program of Dr. Shannon Wallet, PhD in the Department of Oral Biology, College of Dentistry. In particular this position will serve as a research assistant and as such, under general supervision will perform a variety of scientific tasks and independently conduct a wide array of standard laboratory assays. Dr.Wallet's research program has two major areas of investigation currently ongoing supported by extramural funding and/or intramural startup funds: immune dysfunction after burn and radiation injury and modulation of immune responses with biomedical engineering. This position will be required to perform some if not all of the following assays as needed: processing of human samples, (peripheral blood, saliva, and bronchial alveolar lavage), mouse handling, manipulation and tissue harvesting, immunological assays (e.g. Luminex), molecular biology assays (e.g. nanoString), protein assays (e.g. western blot), immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, and microscopy. This position will be expected to follow standard operating procedures (SOP) and associated environmental health and safety (EHS), human institutional review board (IRB) and institutional animal care use committee (IACUC) protocols and thus ensure compliance with federal regulations within the laboratory (e.g. DEA, NIH, EHS, IACUC, IRB). In addition, this position will contribute to the maintenance of a sample repository and experimental data databases under the supervision of a Laboratory Manager and Principal Investigator.

• Technical performance of assays as needed, including but not limited to immunological assays, molecular biology assays, protein assays, immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, & microscopy 40%.
• Experimentation with murine models of burn, smoke inhalation, and/or radiation injury including mouse handling, manipulation, tissue harvesting, and accurate record keeping of mouse colonies. 25%
• Processing of human samples, (peripheral blood, saliva, bronchial alveolar lavage) and maintenance of a sample repository and experimental data databases using laboratory data management systems (LDMS), EPIC, and RedCap. 20%.
• Under supervision of Laboratory Manager and/or the principal investigator ensure compliance with federal regulations within the laboratory (e.g. NIH, EHS, IACUC, IRB). 5%
• Other duties as assigned by the Laboratory Manager, including maintenance of laboratory supplies stock, and instrument maintenance. 10%

Expected Salary:
$16.76 - $22.99 per hour, commensurate with experience

Benefits:

The University of Florida offers low-cost State Health plans, a number of Dental plans to fit you and your family's needs, and Vision. Domestic partner coverage through GatorCare is also available. Optional plans such as life, disability, legal and accident insurance are also available.

Build your retirement roadmap with competitive pension plans, investment accounts and a host of voluntary add-ons, such as 457 deferred compensation and 403(b) plans.

UF provides a variety of leave programs including vacation, sick leave, 11 paid holidays, personal leave days, and family medical leave. TEAMS employees accrue approximately 22 vacation days annually, 13 sick days annually, and 4 personal leave days, typically used during the holiday closing period (accruals based on full-time employment). UF also provides you the flexibility to deal with life's challenges by offering paid family leave, eight full weeks of leave over a 24-month period.

UF Employees are also eligible for the GatorPerks discount program, which provides big savings at various businesses and retailers!

Explore UF's plethora of benefit options here: TEAMS Benefits

Required Qualifications:

A high school diploma and one year of experience working in a research or clinical laboratory. Appropriate college course work or vocational/ technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Preferred:

Experience with laboratory techniques and regulatory entities listed. Experience with animal handling. Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Prism and PowerPoint

Special Instructions to Applicants:
In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume. This is a time-limited position.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:Yes

Advertised: 18 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 02 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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