The Research Assistant I position will include operating laboratory equipment, performing experiments including, but not limited to, molecular and cellular biology, in vivo approaches using murine models; analyzing research materials including published scientific literature; collecting, organizing, analyzing and presenting data; assisting the lab investigator in writing summaries of acquired data, and helping manage inventories and stock supplies.
• Conduct wet bench experiments designed by the laboratory investigator and assist lab members with their experiments.
• Perform RT-qPCR, Western blot, molecular cloning, flow cytometry, tissue culture work, immunofluorescence, confocal imaging, harvest primary cells, work with murine models, maintain murine colonies, and prepare data for these studies.
• Perform dry bench work such as data Analysis, presentation, and management.
• Use Excel and Prism to statistically analyze and present data.
• Assist with providing data and figures for manuscripts with the investigator.
• Maintain all supplies to make sure required materials are stocked.
• Receive and properly handle reagents.
• Perform maintenance and troubleshooting on scientific equipment.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
Expected Salary:
Commensurate with experience.
Minimum Requirements:
A bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Ability to communicate clearly through oral presentation and technical writing.
• Knowledge of research and laboratory equipment appropriate to the area of assignment.
• Ability to multitask and work in a team environment.
• Experience in gene cloning, DNA transfection, and FRET Assay.
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 open until filled. Application review will begin October 24, 2024.
This is a time-limited position.
Health Assessment Required:
Yes.
To apply for this position, visit https://jobs.ufl.edu/ Job number for this vacancy is <533555> and the deadline date to apply is