OPS Research Assistant

OPS Research Assistant

Job No: 541881
Work Type: Full Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Grant or Research Administration, Veterinary Medicine/Animal Care
Department: 28100000 - VM-INFECT DISEASE & IMMUNOLOGY

Job Description
Classification Title:

OPS Research Assistant

Classification Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in immunology, reproductive biology, or a related life science field. Candidates with a master's degree in a relevant field are also encouraged to apply.

Job Description:

The Research Assistant will support reproductive immunology studies through primary cell and organoid work, animal procedures, and translational assays. Responsibilities include:
- Conducting experiments involving mouse and human systems, including primary cell and organoid cultures.
- Performing and assisting with rodent surgeries, injections, and colony management.
- Performing and troubleshooting flow cytometry, PCR, Western blot, and electroporation protocols.
- Conducting animal research in accordance with approved Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) protocols.
- Contributing to data analysis and manuscript drafting.

Expected Salary:

$20.00 - $28.00 / hourly

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in immunology, reproductive biology, or a related life science field. Candidates with a master's degree in a relevant field are also encouraged to apply.

Preferred:

N/A

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.

This is a time-limited position.

Health Assessment Required: Yes

Applications Close: 29 November 2026

To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/541881

Our Commitment:
The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392- 2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.









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