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OPS Lab Technician

University of Florida

  • Gainesville, FL
  • Today
  • $25 Per Hour

Highlights

The candidate will assist in a diverse array of projects (based in wildlife, human, environment, engineering), with the main objective of performing tasks to support the collection of mass spectrometric data. May be involved laboratory upkeep, including ordering, waste disposal, and sample organization, as well as help the PI in managing/directing staff responsible for conducting research.

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LocationGainesville, FL

Description

The candidate will help conduct experiments focused on measuring pollutants in both biotic and abiotic matrices, as well as biomarker measurement using lipidomics and metabolomics assays. Major duties will include providing support for sample extractions, sample analysis, and data processing. The candidate will assist in a diverse array of projects (based in wildlife, human, environment, engineering), with the main objective of performing tasks to support the collection of mass spectrometric data. May be involved laboratory upkeep, including ordering, waste disposal, and sample organization, as well as help the PI in managing/directing staff responsible for conducting research.
Classification Title:

OPS Lab Technician

Classification Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or closely related life science field and 1-3 years of experience.

Job Description:

– Assist student projects, help with sample preparation and analysis. Assist in teaching/training procedures to students and personnel when needed (e.g., new student joins the lab).

– Troubleshoot problems with procedures and update written procedures as needed. Assist in maintaining lab supplies and implementing lab safety procedures. Assist in overseeing undergraduates and other members of the lab. Facilitate daily operations. Help with sample/freezer organization.

– Independently perform basic and complex procedures and techniques for ongoing projects not assigned to students. Assure fidelity to protocols (for everyone who works in the lab), may propose modifications to protocols and/or assist in the design of experiment protocols for prospective studies. Test and evaluate current procedures. Design portions of experimental plans. Apply new methods/theories.

Expected Salary:

$25.00 / hourly

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or closely related life science field and 1-3 years of experience.

Preferred:

Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or closely related life science field and 1-3 years of experience.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

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

Health Assessment Required:No

 

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