OPS Research Technician

University of Florida; Worcester; On-site; USD 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A temporary Research Technician position in neuroscience and microbiology is available at the University of Florida’s Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience. Responsibilities include microbial natural products chemistry and zebrafish neuroscience. Ideal candidates should have a BS or MS in chemistry or biology with lab experience.

Qualifications

• A BS or MS in chemistry or biology or related disciplines required.
• Some laboratory experience is essential.
• Additional experience in microbiology or animal husbandry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to zebrafish husbandry and preparation of in vivo assays.
• Maintenance and cultivation of bacterial and fungal strains.
• Sample processing and extraction.

Skills

Laboratory Experience

Microbiology

Zebrafish Neuroscience

Education

BS in Chemistry or Biology

MS in Chemistry or Biology

Job description

Classification Title

OPS Research Technician

Classification Minimum Requirements

BS in chemistry or biology with laboratory experience.

Job Description

A RESEARCH TECHNICIAN POSITION in neuroscience and microbiology is available in the laboratories of

Profs. James Strother and Sandra Loesgen at the University of Florida’s Whitney Laboratory for Marine

Bioscience, located in St. Augustine, Florida.

The technician will be part of an ongoing collaboration at the Whitney Lab that aims to develop novel

pharmaceutical leads by identifying microbial metabolites with activity in zebrafish-based assays. This

individual will contribute to multiple aspects of the collaboration, including microbial natural products

chemistry and zebrafish neuroscience.

Responsibilities will include contributing to zebrafish husbandry and preparation of in vivo assays (Strother

Lab); and also bacterial and fungal strain maintenance, cultivation, as well as extraction and sample

processing (Loesgen Lab). Detailed training in all processes and procedures will be provided.

Expected Salary

The position is temporary with funds available for 12 months, and compensation starting at $17/hr ($32,640

annually). Full-time (40h week) employment is preferred, but part-time may be an option. The Whitney Laboratory is committed to a supportive environment. Join the team!

Required Qualifications

A BS or MS in chemistry or biology or related disciplines with some laboratory experience is required.

Preferred

Additional experience in microbiology or animal husbandry is a plus.

Special Instructions To Applicants

Interested individuals should send a CV or resumé, and the names and contact information for 2-3 references

by email to Sandra Loesgen ([e-mail]).

Application must be submitted by 11:55 pm (EST) of the closing date.

This is a time-limited position.

Health Assessment Required: No