OPS Research Technician

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Florida is seeking a hands-on laboratory professional for a role focused on animal care, molecular biology, and histology within a research lab in Florida. The position offers hourly compensation and requires strong lab skills and meticulous record-keeping.

The role emphasizes mouse colony management, protein detection, cloning, and tissue culture, with a possible shift to full-time, depending on operations and scheduling needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 3 years of relevant experience or Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 1 year of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) required.
• Requires strong attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions with a good work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Main duties will involve hands-on laboratory work, including:
• Mouse colony management (scheduled feeding, breeding, genotyping, and general animal care)
• Protein detection assays (western blots and immunofluorescence)
• Molecular cloning
• Histology
• Tissue culture
• Essential to our lab's organization and operations, including:
• Maintaining clean and organized lab areas
• Managing ordering and supply inventories
• Creating and updating spreadsheets and other lab documents.

Skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

High school diploma

Tools

Western blotting

Immunofluorescence

Molecular cloning

Histology

Tissue culture

Genotyping

Immunohistochemistry

Fluorescence microscopy

Job description

At the University of Florida, we are a people of purpose. We're committed to challenging convention and ourselves. We see things not as they are, but as they could be. And we strive for a greater impact: one measured in people helped...

High school diploma and 3 years of relevant experience or Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 1 year of relevant experience.

Job Description:

Primary Responsibilities

Main duties will involve hands-on laboratory work, including:

• Mouse colony management (scheduled feeding, breeding, genotyping, and general animal care)
• Protein detection assays (western blots and immunofluorescence)
• Molecular cloning
• Histology
• Tissue culture

Additional Responsibilities

Essential to our lab's organization and operations, including:

• Maintaining clean and organized lab areas
• Managing ordering and supply inventories

Creating and updating spreadsheets and other lab documents.

$17.00-$19.00 per hour based on experience and skills

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma and 3 years of relevant experience or Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 1 year of relevant experience. Please ask references to comment on lab/research experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint) required. Requires strong attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions with a good work ethic.

Preferred:

Full-time work schedule preferred, but will consider a part-time work schedule.

• Basic knowledge of genetics and cell biology
• Basic knowledge in molecular biological and histological procedures and techniques, including tissue sectioning, immunohistochemistry, and fluorescence microscopy, is appreciated
• A background in mouse husbandry and tissue dissections would be a plus.