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OPS - Student Lab Assistant

Work type: Temp Part-Time

Categories: Biology/Life Science, Grant or Research Administration

Department: 60100000 - AG-MICROBIOLOGY / CELL SCI

Classification Title:

OPS - Student Lab Assistant

Job Description:

Duties Bioinformatics & HPC

+ Run or develop bioinformatic pipelines (Linux/bash, Python) on UF’s HiPerGator supercomputer for metagenomic analyses.

+ Work with UFIT Research Computing staff to troubleshoot and optimize large-scale data workflows.

+ Laboratory Work

+ Extract DNA/RNA from environmental samples and prepare libraries for metagenomics.

+ Maintain lab protocols and organize sample inventories.

+ Field & Logistics

+ Assist in coordinating logistics for oceanographic cruises (e.g., R/V Falkor, R/V Atlantis).

+ Support sample collection and field research activities.

+ Outreach & Accessibility

+ Participate in efforts to make science accessible to diverse communities.

+ Contribute ideas for lab outreach events and digital content

Expected Salary:

$15/ hour

Minimum Requirements:

Newly accepted college student or student in their first year of college interested in learning about research in a lab.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Proactive and detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills.

+ Basic Linux/Unix command-line knowledge; scripting (bash/Python) a plus.

+ Interest in high-performance computing, large-scale data analysis, molecular biology, and fieldwork.

+ Background in biology or computer science (or both).

+ Team player with strong problem-solving abilities.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter, a list of at least 3 references, 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:No

Advertised: 05 May 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 31 May 2025 Eastern Daylight Time