OPS Research Technician

At the University of Florida, we are a people of purpose. We're committed to challenging convention and ourselves. We see things not as they are, but as they could be. And we strive for a greater impact: one measured in people helped...

High school diploma and 3 years of relevant experience or Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 1 year of relevant experience.

Job Description:

Primary Responsibilities

Main duties will involve hands-on laboratory work, including:

• Mouse colony management (scheduled feeding, breeding, genotyping, and general animal care)
• Protein detection assays (western blots and immunofluorescence)
• Molecular cloning
• Histology
• Tissue culture

Additional Responsibilities

Essential to our lab's organization and operations, including:

• Maintaining clean and organized lab areas
• Managing ordering and supply inventories

Creating and updating spreadsheets and other lab documents.

$17.00-$19.00 per hour based on experience and skills

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma and 3 years of relevant experience or Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 1 year of relevant experience. Please ask references to comment on lab/research experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint) required. Requires strong attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions with a good work ethic.

Preferred:

Full-time work schedule preferred, but will consider a part-time work schedule.

• Basic knowledge of genetics and cell biology
• Basic knowledge in molecular biological and histological procedures and techniques, including tissue sectioning, immunohistochemistry, and fluorescence microscopy, is appreciated
• A background in mouse husbandry and tissue dissections would be a plus.