Research Technician - Garica Lab

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Joe GN "Skip" Garcia laboratory is seeing a motivated and experienced Research Technician to join our team. The position will perform various tasks designed to support the impactful research the Garcia lab including experiments and assays. The research technician will perform, under supervision, a variety of routine scientific tasks, and must be well organized and possess excellent communication skills. The position will require that the individual prepare test specimens so prior laboratory experience is a plus and they will be asked to perform a limited number of non-repetitive procedures.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Organizes supplies, materials or equipment and sets-up equipment for laboratory experiments or demonstrations; may perform minor equipment maintenance.


• Operates laboratory and experimental equipment such as microtomes, microscopes, electron microscopes, spectrophotometers, centrifuges, analytical balances, photometers and spectrometers; makes minor repairs and makes arrangements for major repairs to be performed.


• Collects and maintains data and/or specimens using basic laboratory techniques.


• Aides investigator or higher-level technician with routine preliminary data analyses; maintains research data in laboratory notebook, inputs data into computer software (RedCap) writes summary reports and reports findings to investigator.


• Presentation of the results by using PowerPoint.


• Cleans glassware and other laboratory equipment or materials using appropriate standards; keeps laboratory area clean.


• Attends regular laboratory meetings. 

EXPECTED SALARY:

Commensurate with experience.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent written, oral communication and critical thinking skills.


• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.


• Ability to use software for statistics such as EXCEL, GraphPad, Prism, RedCap.


• Excellent basic laboratory techniques including, ELISA & Western blots.


• Knowledge of research and laboratory equipment appropriate to the area of the assignment.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLIANTS:

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

Please provide names and email addresses of three to five references as part of the application process. When ready, the hiring department will contact the listed references via email requesting their reference letters to be uploaded directly to the application website.

This position is eligible for veteran’s preference. If you are claiming veteran’s preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific informat ion.

This is a time-limited position.

This position is open until filled. Application review will begin April 13, 2023.

To apply for this position, visit https://jobs.ufl.edu/ Job number for this va cancy is 526437 and the deadline date to apply is open until filled. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-2HRS or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD).

The University of Florida is an equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. The University of Florida invites all qualified applicants, including minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. The University of Florida is a public institution and subject to all requirements under the Florida Sunshine and Public Records laws.

REQ # 526437