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OPS Research Technician

University of Florida

  • Gainesville, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • $17–$19 Per Hour

Highlights

The successful candidate will assist with a recently funded project to study the effect of altered innervation of muscle fibers in a mouse model of Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Main duties will involve hands-on laboratory work, including: Mouse colony management (scheduled feeding, breeding, genotyping, and general animal care).

Numbers & Facts

LocationGainesville, FL
Salary$17–$19 Per Hour

Description

The Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics at the University of Florida is seeking a motivated and organized Research Technician for a full-time position (up to 40 hours per week). The successful candidate will assist with a recently funded project to study the effect of altered innervation of muscle fibers in a mouse model of Duchenne muscular dystrophy. An Ideal Opportunity for Your Gap Year This position is an excellent opportunity for an individual planning to apply to graduate or medical school. The Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics is a vibrant and collegial research community dedicated to rigorous research and mentorship. Technicians within the department have a strong track record of co-authoring publications and successfully matriculating into top-tier programs. studying how intercellular communication is required to build, maintain, and repair adult tissues.

 

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:

Primary Responsibilities

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

  • Mouse colony management (scheduled feeding, breeding, genotyping, and general animal care)
  • Tissue harvesting
  • 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.

 

 

 

 

Expected Salary:

$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. Experience in these techniques is highly desirable:

•   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.

 

 

 

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered for this position, please upload your most recent C.V., cover letter of interest directly addressing the requirements, and three professional references.

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

Health Assessment Required:Yes

 

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