OPS Research Technician-Neuropharmacology of behavior

CHEManager International; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

CHEManager International is seeking a Research Technician on the Gainesville campus to support studies of brain circuitry influencing sensory-guided emotions and decisions. The role involves in vivo neuroscience methods and working with specialized equipment in a supportive pharmacology lab.

The successful candidate will perform genotyping, animal care, and generate reagents, while contributing to protocol documentation and data presentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 1 year of relevant experience or a high school diploma plus 3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with lab techniques and attention to detail required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in vivo neuroscience experiments including electrophysiology, optogenetics, chemogenetics, imaging, and behavioral tests.
• Mouse genotyping and surgeries.
• Fluorescence microscopy and general lab maintenance.
• Data organization, analysis, and figure preparation; setting up equipment and documenting protocols.

Skills

Python/Matlab

Neurobiology

Animal behavior

Microscope operation

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

High school diploma with experience

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Job no:

540521

Work type:

Temp Full-Time

Location:

Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories:

Biology/Life Science, Grant or Research Administration

Department:

29100000 - MD-PHARMACOLOGY - THERAPEUTICS

Classification Title

OPS Research Technician

Classification Minimum Requirements

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

The Wesson lab is seeking a Research Technician for a full-time position to support studies into brain circuitry which orchestrates sensory-guided emotions, decisions, and motivated behaviors. The lab employs a range of in vivo methods including electrophysiology, optical imaging of neural activity, and quantitative behavior to understand neural function. The successful applicant should be highly organized and driven. Further, the successful applicant must be astute at both performing complex technical skills and innovating to solve experimental problems in the face of sophisticated custom-designed equipment. Some lower-level yet important aspects of the position will involve generating lab reagents and supporting animal care, including genotyping. The lab offers a supportive environment with opportunities to grow, and is housed in the highly collegial Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics in the UF College of Medicine.

Primary Responsibilities

• In vivo animal experimentation in the realm of neuroscience/neuropharmacology, including [some but not all]: electrophysiology, optogenetics, chemogenetics, imaging, behavioral testing, etc.
• Mouse genotyping and surgeries.
• Fluorescence microscopy (epifluorescence).
• General lab maintenance including chemical and reagent generation.

Additional Responsibilities

• Data organization, analysis, and figure preparation
• Equipment set-up
• Establishing and documenting protocols
• Programming and data analysis

Expected Salary

$17.00 - $21.00 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.

Strong attention to detail

Exceptional interpersonal skills in a team-work setting.

Basic ability to operate laboratory equipment, including microscopes.

Preferred

• Experience in computer programming, including Python or Matlab.
• Working knowledge of neurobiology
• Working knowledge of the quantitative study of animal behavior
• Working knowledge of chemistry or molecular biology

This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not apply.

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

Health Assessment Required:Yes

Advertised:

16 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close:

23 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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