Laboratory Technician I

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Florida seeks a Laboratory Technician I to support international diabetes research networks by handling receipt, processing, and distribution of human specimens. The role includes archival duties and serving as a backup for unit support staff.

Primary duties involve specimen labeling, aliquoting, shipping, HIPAA-compliant data entry, and maintaining the UF TrialNet/Radiant databases. Strong attention to detail and ability to work with clinical data are required.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or HS diploma with 2 years of related laboratory experience.
• College coursework or vocational training may substitute for required experience.

Responsibilities

• Support research by receiving, processing, and distributing human specimens.
• Handle specimen labeling, aliquoting, shipping, and archival tasks for TrialNet and Radiant projects.
• Enter HIPAA-compliant data into the database and document specimen test numbers and identifiers.
• Maintain TrialNet/Radiant databases and coordinate data transfers with coordinating centers.
• Provide client services for specimen status inquiries and resolve discrepancies.

Education

Associates degree or high school diploma + 2 years related experience

Job description

Job no: 541795
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Veteran's Preference Eligible, Health Care Administration/Support, Grant or Research Administration
Department: 29081100 - MD-PATH - UF PATH LABS

Classification Title:

Laboratory Technician I

Associates degree in an appropriate area; or a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of related experience. Appropriate college course work or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Job Description:

The Laboratory Technician works to support research for an International Diabetes research network. Primary focus is the receipt, processing, and distribution of human specimens to laboratories as well as specimen archival and retrieval. Serves as backup for unit Program Assistant as necessary

Specimen processing including, labeling, aliquoting, shipping, and archival of specimens for
TrialNet and Radiant research projects.

Unit responsibilities include receipt, accessioning, and labeling of human samples for the NIH
funded TrialNet Type I Diabetes Research project and Radiant. Database entry of HIPAA compliant
specimen receipt, documenting courier air bill, shipping information, study identifier, physician submitters,
all test numbers, and specific identification information.

Operation and maintenance of UF TrialNet/Radiant database including data transfers to/from the
TrialNet/Radiant Coordinating Center at the University of South Florida.

Client services interactions for the TrialNet Type I Diabetes Research Project/Radiant, including but
not limited to sample status inquiry by telephone or facsimile from all physician submitters and/or
designated Affiliate Clinical Centers, locating and resolving any discrepant and/or missing samples or
data inconsistencies through creative problem solving.

Quality assurance procedures for specimen identifiers which involve the proofreading and editing
of all specimen submissions. Monthly creation of established quality assurance data related to
TrialNet/Radiant research project operations.

Maintain Diabetes specimen repository including assuring equipment maintenance and
maintenance of archive database. Additional specimen retrieval projects including the distribution
(shipment) of specimens as required by TrialNet/Radiant project. Other duties as assigned

Starting salary is between $18.50 - $19.68

Required Qualifications:

Associates degree in an appropriate area; or a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of related experience. Appropriate college course work or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Preferred:

• Communication skills which will allow the employee to interact with UF physicians, clients, and other
  health professionals in a professional manner.
• Ability to work in a potentially stressful environment.
• Ability to quickly learn various aspects of laboratory operations.
• Knowledge of various tests offered by the DRL.
• Experience with TrialNet, Radiant or other Diabetes research.

This position is eligible for veterans' preference. If you are claiming veterans' preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See UF’s Veterans' Preference Page for more details.

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

Health Assessment Required:

Health Assessment Required: Yes

Advertised: 23 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 30 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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