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OPS Research Technician

University of Florida
locationGainesville, FL, USA
PublishedPublished: 6/12/2026
Full time
OPS Research Technician

Job no: 540180
Work type: Temp Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Biology/Life Science, Grant or Research Administration
Department:29100000 - MD-PHARMACOLOGY - THERAPEUTICS

Classification Title:
OPS Research Technician

Classification Minimum Requirements:
High school diploma and 3 years of relevant experience or Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 1 year of relevant experience. Please ask references to comment on lab/research experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint) required. Requires strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions with good work ethic.

Job Description:
Primary Responsibilities Your main duties will involve hands-on laboratory work, including:

  • Mouse colony management (breeding, genotyping, and general animal care)
  • Tissue harvesting
  • Cell culture techniques

Additional Responsibilities You will also be essential to our lab's organization and operations, including:

  • Maintaining clean and organized lab areas
  • Managing ordering and supply inventories
  • Creating and updating spreadsheets and other lab documents

An Ideal Opportunity for Your Gap Year This position is an excellent opportunity for an individual planning to apply to graduate or medical school. Our lab is dedicated to mentorship, and our previous technicians have a strong track record of co-authoring publications and successfully matriculating into top-tier programs.

Come join us and contribute to new discoveries!

Expected Salary:
$18.00-$20.00 per hour

Required Qualifications:
High school diploma and 3 years of relevant experience or Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 1 year of relevant experience. Please ask references to comment on lab/research experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint) required. Requires strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions with good work ethic.

Preferred:
Full-time work schedule preferred but will consider a part-time work schedule. Experience in these techniques is highly desirable:

  • Basic knowledge of genetics and cell biology
  • Basic knowledge in molecular biological and histological procedures and techniques including tissue sectioning, immunohistochemistry and fluorescence microscopy appreciated
  • For the purpose of data analysis, knowledge of specific software such as GraphPad, Excel, ImageJ and Photoshop desired
  • A background in mouse husbandry and tissue dissections would be a plus.

Health Assessment Required:Yes

Advertised: 09 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 23 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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