Research Technician - Martins Lab

Palm Beach North Chamber; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Martins lab at the University of Florida is seeking a self-driven Research Technician to help develop immune interventions aimed at preventing or controlling HIV infection in a nonhuman primate model.

The successful candidate will work under supervision, design experiments, and contribute to data interpretation with a strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Experience with tissue culture is required.
• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• B.S./B.A. in Biology/Microbiology/Biochemistry or related field preferred.
• Excellent organizational, presentation, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and troubleshoot experiments.
• Keep accurate records and follow protocol instructions with great attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Designing and setting up experiments for expressing and purifying recombinant proteins.
• Designing and setting up assays (e.g., ELISA) for quantifying proteins in various solutions, tissue culture supernatant, and/or biological specimens.
• Thawing, cryopreserving, and maintaining primary cells and/or immortalized cell lines in culture.
• Analysis and interpretation of data, including graphing results using various software, preparing reports, and presenting results through slides and/or written reports.
• Preparing/receiving/sending shipments containing biological specimens.
• Placing orders, including negotiating with vendors, editing quotes, and preparing an inventory of items received.
• Participating in meetings as both listener and presenter.
• Checking the status of equipment around the lab.
• Bookkeeping, including recording the details and results of experiments in lab notebooks.

Skills

Tissue culture

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Classification Title: Research Technician

Classification Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in appropriate area of specialization or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Description: The Martins lab is looking for a self-driven Research Technician with strong work ethics and high attention to detail to help develop immune interventions aimed at preventing or controlling HIV infection in a nonhuman primate model of HIV/AIDS research. Candidates with a background in molecular biology and immunology will be given preference. The successful applicant will be expected to work under general supervision, independently and in collaboration with others; perform research for projects and provide interpretation and initial analysis of results; investigate, troubleshoot and modify methods and procedures; assist in designing experiments; perform other related duties, tasks and responsibilities as required or assigned.

Responsibilities

• Designing and setting up experiments for expressing and purifying recombinant proteins.
• Designing and setting up assays (e.g., ELISA) for quantifying proteins in various solutions, tissue culture supernatant, and/or biological specimens.
• Thawing, cryopreserving, and maintaining primary cells and/or immortalized cell lines in culture.
• Analysis and interpretation of data, including graphing results using various software, preparing reports, and presenting results through slides and/or written reports.
• Preparing/receiving/sending shipments containing biological specimens.
• Placing orders, including negotiating with vendors, editing quotes, and preparing an inventory of items received.
• Participating in meetings as both listener and presenter.
• Checking the status of equipment around the lab.
• Bookkeeping, including recording the details and results of experiments in lab notebooks.

Required Qualifications

• Experience with tissue culture is required.
• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• B.S. or B.A. in Biology/Microbiology/Biochemistry or related field.
• Excellent organizational, presentation, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and troubleshoot experiments.
• Keep accurate records and follow protocol instructions with great attention to detail.
• Experience with immunological and biochemistry assays (e.g., ELISA, flow cytometry, protein expression and purification) is highly desirable.

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

EEO Statement: The University of Florida is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit.

Accommodation: 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.

Health Assessment Required: Yes.