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OPS Research 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: 517026
Work type: Temp Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Research/Scientific/Grants
Department:32040000 - PH-PHARMACODYNAMICS

Classification Title:

OPS Research Assistant

Job Description:

This position is for a laboratory technician to assist and conduct basic biomedical research.

Duties will include:

  • Care of laboratory animals (including euthanization and observation of adverse reactions)
  • Meeting needs from Animal Care Services and their vets
  • Small rodent surgeries
  • Experimental compound preparation and dosing
  • Behavioral assays
  • Executing protocols
  • Daily maintenance of laboratory

    • Expected Salary:

    $14-$15 per hour commensurate within this range depending on experience.

    Minimum Requirements:

    A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in biomedical sciences, psychology, biology, animal sciences, biomedical engineering, microbiology, neurobiological sciences, pharmacy, zoology, health science, or related field.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    Preference will be given to those with:

  • Previous experience working with laboratory animals
  • Familiarity with experimental compound preparation and dosing
  • Behavioral assays and survival surgery
  • Previous work with statistical analyses and graphing software is highly desirable

    • Special Instructions to Applicants:

    In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter, resume, and list of references.

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

    This position requires punctuality and frequent availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays on occasion and understanding needs of animal studies.

    This is a time-limited position.

    The University of Florida, College of Pharmacy, strives to stimulate a culture that promotes diversity and inclusion within an exceptional community of students, faculty and staff. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to developing leaders who respect, support and have a positive impact on all individuals.

    This position has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply.

    Health Assessment Required:

    Yes

    Advertised: 30 Jun 2021 Eastern Daylight Time
    Applications close: 07 Jul 2021 Eastern Daylight Time

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