OPS- Project Non-Clerical; Part-Time - Izard Lab

Overview

OPS-Sponsored Project Non-Clerical (Part-Time) – Izard Lab. Apply now. Job no: 538542. Work type:
Temp Part-Time.

Location:

Palm Beach. Categories:
Biology/Life Science, Grant or Research Administration. Department:  - SR-CHEM-IZARD LAB.

Classification

Title:

OPS-Sponsored Project Non-Clerical

Job Description:

Join a dynamic structural biology group at the Wertheim UF Scripps Institute, where we push the boundaries of molecular visualization and membrane biology. Our lab integrates cutting-edge cryo

EM, membrane biophysics, and infection/immunity research to redefine how receptors like integrins, GPCRs, and adhesion complexes are regulated. This position offers the opportunity to drive high-impact projects, publish in top journals, and grow your expertise in method development and biological discovery.

About this opportunity

Successful candidates will work in a cutting-edge research environment with new state-of-the-art facilities. The laboratory has outstanding cell biology, molecular biology, protein expression, purification, biochemistry, cryogenic electron microscopy, and protein crystallography facilities. The laboratory has access to many exceptional Cores, facilitating basic research and drug development. The unique infrastructure includes the application of unique chemical, genomic, proteomic, informatics, and high-throughput screening and engineering tools for discovering novel biomolecules.

CryoEM at UF-Scripps

Tina Izard installed the first 300 kV cryo Atomic Resolution Microscope (cryoARM
300) in the Americas and has ample microscope time dedicated to the laboratory staff. This is a state-of-the-art transmission electron microscope capable of atomic-resolution studies, equipped with a Gatan K3 direct electron detector camera for high signal-to-noise images.

X-ray crystallography at UF-Scripps

The lab has access to SER-CAT beamlines at Sector 22 of the Advanced Photon Source (APS), including modern insertion device lines and a bending magnet line for macromolecular crystallography. Facilities are equipped with updated optics and detectors under APS upgrades to support high-performance projects. The lab also has access to a High Flux X-ray diffraction system and related equipment to optimize diffraction characteristics.

The Wertheim UF Scripps Institute shares its Jupiter campus with the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience (MPFI). MPFI is internationally recognized for imaging and neuroscience, creating a highly collaborative research environment. Staff benefit from joint seminars, shared facilities, interdisciplinary collaborations, and daily interaction with world-class scientists across structural biology, chemical biology, and neuroscience.

The Wertheim UF Scripps Institute is located in Jupiter, Florida, a vibrant coastal community in Palm Beach County. The area offers year-round sunshine, beaches, outdoor recreation, and a safe, family-friendly atmosphere, with proximity to Miami and Orlando for cultural and professional opportunities. Florida has no state income tax, which can benefit post-doctoral salaries, and the cost of living in northern Palm Beach County is favorable compared to other research hubs.

The campus is part of a growing biotech corridor that includes MPFI, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.

Expected Salary: $15.30 per hour.

High school students who are dual-enrolled in college courses will be considered. Ability to work 15-20 hours per week.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum GPA of 3.5.
• The candidate should be a student enrolled in a bachelor’s program in an appropriate area of specialization.

Special Instructions to Applicants: 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  or the Florida Relay System at  (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.

In order to be considered, please upload your resume and cover letter. For any inquiries, you may contact Dr. T. Izard, at t.izard.

This position is open until filled. Application review will begin February 4, 2026. This is a time-limited position.

Health Assessment

Required:

No.

Advertised: 28 Jan 2026 Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: Open until filled

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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