Molecular Biology Lab Technician – Drug Screening

Inside Higher Ed; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 28,929 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Options

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Gainesville, FL, is looking for a Lab Technician skilled in molecular biology. This position requires an associate's degree and at least three years of lab experience, with tasks focused on drug-sensitivity assays, flow cytometry, and DNA isolation. Benefits include health insurance and retirement savings plans for eligible employees. Candidates must possess attention to detail and comfort with a multidisciplinary team. Applications close on April 1, 2026.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Molecular Biology or a closely related discipline.
• 3 years of lab experience, preferably in oncology or stem-cell research.
• Proficient in sterile tissue-culture technique.

Responsibilities

• Design and perform drug-sensitivity assays.
• Maintain records in laboratory management systems.
• Assist in processing and cataloging patient samples.

Skills

Tissue culture

Flow cytometry

DNA isolation

PCR data analysis

Drug screening workflows

Education

Associate's degree in Molecular Biology or related field

BS or MS in Molecular Biology or related field

Tools

Laboratory information management systems (LIMS)

Fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS)

Job description

A leading academic institution in Gainesville, FL, is looking for a Lab Technician skilled in molecular biology. This position requires an associate's degree and at least three years of lab experience, with tasks focused on drug-sensitivity assays, flow cytometry, and DNA isolation. Benefits include health insurance and retirement savings plans for eligible employees. Candidates must possess attention to detail and comfort with a multidisciplinary team. Applications close on April 1, 2026.