Research Technician - Nettles Lab

 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 Nettles lab is looking for a research technician to
study the role of estrogen and growth factor signaling in breast cancer.
Candidates with backgrounds in tissue culture, molecular biology, and
fluorescent microscopy 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 and Duties:  

Designing and setting up experiments for studying protein
expression with fluorescent microscopy. 

Designing and setting up assays such as Western Blots for
quantifying proteins in various solutions, tissue culture supernatant, and/or
biological specimens. 

Thawing, cryopreserving, and maintaining immortalized cell
lines in culture. 

Analysis and interpretation of data, including graphing
results using various software's, 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. 

Checking the status of equipment around the lab. 

Bookkeeping, including recording the details and results of
experiments on lab notebooks. 

Expected Salary:  

$18.13 per hour.  

Required Qualifications:  

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

Experience with tissue culture is required. 

Preferred:  

B.S. or B.A. in Biology/Microbiology/Biochemistry or related
field is 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. 

Experience with biochemistry assays (e.g., Western blot,
protein expression and purification) is highly desirable. 

Special Instructions to Applicants:  

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 veterans’ 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 the Qualified Positions
link on our applicant FAQs page for a list of eligible positions. 

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

This is a time-limited position.  

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. 

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.