OPS Lab Technician

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Florida is seeking an OPS Lab Technician on a part-time basis at the Main Campus in Gainesville, FL. The role involves assisting student projects, preparing and analyzing samples, and teaching procedures to students and staff as needed.

The successful candidate will troubleshoot procedures, maintain lab supplies, supervise undergraduates, and help in daily lab operations while upholding safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or closely related life science field required.
• 1-3 years of experience in a life science setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist student projects, help with sample preparation and analysis.
• Assist in teaching/training procedures for new students/jLab members.
• Independently perform basic and complex procedures, test protocols, and help design experimental plans.

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or closely related life science field

1-3 years of experience in life sciences

Job description

OPS Lab Technician

Job No: 540917

Work Type: Part Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Biology/Life Science, Grant or Research Administration

Department: 28050000 - VM-PHY SCI

Job Description

• Assist student projects, help with sample preparation and analysis. Assist in teaching/training procedures to students and personnel when needed (e.g., new student joins the lab).
• Troubleshoot problems with procedures and update written procedures as needed. Assist in maintaining lab supplies and implementing lab safety procedures. Assist in overseeing undergraduates and other members of the lab. Facilitate daily operations. Help with sample/freezer organization.
• Independently perform basic and complex procedures and techniques for ongoing projects not assigned to students. Assure fidelity to protocols (for everyone who works in the lab), may propose modifications to protocols and/or assist in the design of experiment protocols for prospective studies. Test and evaluate current procedures. Design portions of experimental plans. Apply new methods/theories.

Expected Salary: $25.00 / hourly

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or closely related life science field and 1-3 years of experience.

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or closely related life science field and 1-3 years of experience.

Applications Close

26 August 2026

Our Commitment

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392- 2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.

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