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OPS Lab and Administrative Assistant

Employer
University of Florida
Location
Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution
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Job no: 514421
Work type: Temp Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Research/Scientific/Grants
Department:29100000 - MD-PHARMACOLOGY / THERAPEUTICS

Advertised: 12 Aug 2020 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 24 Dec 2020 Eastern Standard Time

Classification Title:

Lab and Administrative Assistant; OPS Technician

Job Description:

A fulltime position consisting of a broad range of laboratory and administrative duties is available. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint) required. Requires strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions with good work ethic. Some prior laboratory experience is required in order to build upon for basic molecular/biochemical techniques and histological analyses associated with the study of muscular dystrophy.

Job responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

Laboratory (the majority of the time in this positon will be devoted to laboratory duties):

  • Cryosectioning, staining, and imaging tissues for histochemistry, brightfield, and immunofluorescent microscopy
  • Extracting DNA, RNA, and protein from biological samples for genotyping, PCR, qPCR, and Western Blot analysis
  • Molecular biology, including digestion of samples, setting up and running PCR, gel extraction, gel imaging
  • Preparing research drugs for administration
  • Administering mouse treatments
  • Assisting lab manager with chores around the lab, such as cleaning and organizing of lab areas, updating inventories, supply management, autoclaving, etc.
  • Communicating and collaborating effectively as part of a team

    • Administrative:

  • Assisting with seminar series such as creating flyers and itineraries for seminar speakers, editing and posting seminar recordings, as well as assisting with escorting speaker and presentation set up on seminar days
  • Assistance with conference organization/preparation, document preparation, website updates, and general correspondence
  • Other miscellaneous administrative duties such as regular website updates, creating and updating spreadsheets and various documents.

    • Expected Salary:

    $10 - $12/hour

    Minimum Requirements:

    Enter minimum requirements here.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    Special Instructions to Applicants:

    "In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume."

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

    Health Assessment Required:

    "Yes"

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