OPS Research Technician

Classification Title: OPS Research Technician

Classification Minimum Requirements: A Bachelor's degree in microbiology, molecular biology, chemical engineering, or a related field. Appropriate college coursework or technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Job Description: The Ding Lab in the Department of Medicinal Chemistry is looking for a full-time OPS Research Technician to use bacteria and yeast to produce bioactive molecules under microgravity conditions. The successful candidate will design and conduct experiments using microbiology, genetics, synthetic biology, and molecular biology techniques. Additional duties will include but not be limited to general laboratory and equipment maintenance.

The Ding lab has multiple interdisciplinary projects and technicians, undergrads, grad students, and postdocs of various backgrounds, which provide an excellent training environment for self-motivated candidates.

Expected Salary: Up to $18 per hour

Employment Benefits include:

Health Insurance: UF participates in state-sponsored benefits programs for individuals, families, and domestic partners, and offers voluntary insurance that includes vision, dental, long-term disability, and more. OPS employees are eligible for state benefits if your FTE is 0.75 (30 hours per week) or greater.

Retirement Options:
The Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) Alternative Plan is a mandatory retirement savings plan under Internal Revenue Code section 401(a) with Fidelity Investments and is required for eligible OPS employees. You may also voluntarily participate in other retirement saving plans. To learn more visit: hr.ufl.edu/benefits

Required Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree in microbiology, molecular biology, chemical engineering, or a related field. Appropriate college coursework or technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Candidates are expected to have at least one year of microbiology- or molecular biology-related bench work experience. Training will be given as needed.
• The ideal candidate will have experience in culturing
  
  E. coli, Streptomyces, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Candida albicans, and other yeast species, MIC determination, DNA and RNA isolation, and molecular biology; paying attention to details and being precise; working flexible hours as needed.
• The ideal candidate will also be able to design experiments, explore research literature, interpret and analyze the data, and solve technical problems.
• Applicants must keep complete and precise records, including an up-to-date, organized, legible, and accurate laboratory notebook.
• Applicants must also possess basic math skills, solid basic computer knowledge, excellent use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, and an ability to work, interact, and communicate well with others.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter, resume, and list of three professional references. This position is in-person and is not eligible for remote work.

As a part of our review for research and research support positions, we look for a full CV which includes all professional appointments/engagements, all post-secondary education, and all publications from post-secondary education and all respective dates. Please be sure to not use acronyms in your CV. This CV should include names of entities associated with any projects.

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

Health Assessment

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