OPS Research Assistant

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University of Florida on Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) seeks an OPS Research Assistant to support reproductive immunology studies through primary cell and organoid work, animal procedures, and translational assays. The role requires a Bachelor’s in immunology, reproductive biology, or a related life science field, with master’s degree encouraged.

The position involves mouse and human system experiments, rodent surgeries, colony management, and data analysis with IACUC-compliant protocols.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in immunology, reproductive biology, or a related life science field.
• Candidates with a master’s degree in a relevant field are also encouraged to apply.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct experiments involving mouse and human systems, including primary cell and organoid cultures.
• Perform rodent surgeries, injections, and colony management.
• Perform and troubleshoot flow cytometry, PCR, Western blot, and electroporation protocols.
• Conduct animal research in accordance with IACUC protocols.
• Contribute to data analysis and manuscript drafting.

Conocimientos

Lab techniques

Cell culture

Animal procedures

Flow cytometry

PCR

Western blot

Electroporation

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in immunology or related life science field

Master’s degree in a relevant field (preferred)

Herramientas

Flow cytometry

PCR

Western blot

Electroporation

Descripción del empleo

Job no: 541881
Work type: Temp Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Grant or Research Administration, Veterinary Medicine/Animal Care
Department: 28100000 - VM-INFECT DISEASE & IMMUNOLOGY

Classification Title

OPS Research Assistant

Bachelor’s degree in immunology, reproductive biology, or a related life science field. Candidates with a master’s degree in a relevant field are also encouraged to apply.

Job Description

The Research Assistant will support reproductive immunology studies through primary cell and organoid work, animal procedures, and translational assays.

Responsibilities

• Conducting experiments involving mouse and human systems, including primary cell and organoid cultures.
• Performing and assisting with rodent surgeries, injections, and colony management.
• Performing and troubleshooting flow cytometry, PCR, Western blot, and electroporation protocols.
• Conducting animal research in accordance with approved Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) protocols.
• Contributing to data analysis and manuscript drafting.

$20.00 - $28.00 / hourly

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in immunology, reproductive biology, or a related life science field. Candidates with a master’s degree in a relevant field are also encouraged to apply.

Preferred

N/A

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

This is a time-limited position.

Health Assessment Required: Yes

Advertised: 29 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 29 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.