LC-MS/MS Bioanalysis & PK Lab Technician

University Of Florida; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Options

Job summary

The University of Florida in Orlando invites applications for an OPS Laboratory Technician to support the Center for Pharmacometrics and Systems Pharmacology by performing lab and data analysis related to drug quantification, PK, and molecular biology. The successful candidate will collaborate with faculty and trainees on translational and clinical pharmacology projects.

Responsibilities include LC-MS/MS bioanalysis, sample preparation, method development, PK analyses, genotyping, gene

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences or related field.
• At least one year of laboratory experience in an academic, clinical, industry, or research setting.
• Experience with sample preparation and bioanalytical assays.
• Hands-on experience operating and maintaining LC-MS/MS instrumentation.
• Experience analyzing and interpreting LC-MS/MS data.
• Knowledge of pharmacokinetic principles and basic PK analyses.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantitative bioanalysis of drugs and metabolites using LC-MS/MS.
• Prepare biological samples for analysis via extraction techniques.
• Develop, optimize, validate LC-MS/MS methods following procedures.
• Conduct PK analyses and prepare data summaries and reports.
• Perform genotyping analyses including DNA extraction and PCR-based assays.
• Conduct gene expression studies with RT-qPCR and related techniques.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and inventories, ensuring safety and quality.
• Document procedures and contribute to study reports and manuscripts.

Skills

LC-MS/MS operation

Bioanalytical assays

Pharmacokinetic analyses

Genotyping techniques

RT-qPCR

Molecular biology techniques

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Pharmacology, or related field

Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related discipline (Preferred)

Tools

LC-MS/MS Instrumentation

Job description

The University of Florida in Orlando invites applications for an OPS Laboratory Technician to support the Center for Pharmacometrics and Systems Pharmacology by performing lab and data analysis related to drug quantification, PK, and molecular biology. The successful candidate will collaborate with faculty and trainees on translational and clinical pharmacology projects.

Responsibilities include LC-MS/MS bioanalysis, sample preparation, method development, PK analyses, genotyping, gene