• OPS Research Technician

    University of Florida (St. Johns County, FL)


    OPS Research Technician

     

    Work type: Temp Full-Time

     

    Categories: Biology/Life Science, Grant or Research Administration

     

    Department: 57130100 - WH-ADMINISTRATION

    Classification Title:

    OPS Research Technician

    Classification Minimum Requirements:

    BS in chemistry or biology with laboratory experience.

    Job Description:

    A RESEARCH TECHNICIAN POSITION in neuroscience and microbiology is available in the laboratories of

     

    Profs. James Strother and Sandra Loesgen at the University of Florida’s Whitney Laboratory for Marine

     

    Bioscience, located in St. Augustine, Florida.

     

    The technician will be part of an ongoing collaboration at the Whitney Lab that aims to develop novel

     

    pharmaceutical leads by identifying microbial metabolites with activity in zebrafish-based assays. This

     

    individual will contribute to multiple aspects of the collaboration, including microbial natural products

     

    chemistry and zebrafish neuroscience.

     

    Responsibilities will include contributing to zebrafish husbandry and preparation of in vivo assays (Strother

     

    Lab); and also bacterial and fungal strain maintenance, cultivation, as well as extraction and sample

     

    processing (Loesgen Lab). Detailed training in all processes and procedures will be provided.

    Expected Salary:

    The position is temporary with funds available for 12 months, and compensation starting at $17/hr ($32,640

     

    annually). Full-time (40h week) employment is preferred, but part-time may be an option. The Whitney Laboratory is committed to a supportive environment. Join the team!

    Required Qualifications:

    A BS or MS in chemistry or biology or related disciplines with some laboratory experience is required.

    Preferred:

    Additional experience in microbiology or animal husbandry is a plus.

    Special Instructions to Applicants:

    Interested individuals should send a CV or resumé, and the names and contact information for 2-3 references

     

    by email to Sandra Loesgen ([email protected]).

     

    Application must be submitted by 11:55 pm (EST) of the closing date.

     

    This is a time-limited position.

     

    Health Assessment Required:No

     

    Advertised: 23 May 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

     

    Applications close: 03 Jul 2025 Eastern Daylight Time