Reproductive Immunology Research Assistant

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Lab techniques

Cell culture

Animal procedures

Flow cytometry

PCR

Western blot

Electroporation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in immunology or related life science field

Master’s degree in a relevant field (preferred)

Tools

Flow cytometry

PCR

Western blot

Electroporation

Job description

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.