Laboratory Technician III

Classification Title:

Laboratory Technician III

Job Description:

This position is for a laboratory technician to assist and conduct basic biomedical research. Duties will include managing protocols, lab compliance, maintaining records and daily maintenance of laboratory. In addition, the technician will contribute to experimental design and optimization of experimental care of laboratory animals, small rodent surgeries, behavioral assays, histological analyses, light and fluorescent microscopy, molecular biology including PCR and in situ hybridization, radioimmunoassay.

Duties:

• Assist with compliance of overall laboratory safety, as per the EHS, DEA, IACUC policies and regulations. Assist in the preparation and supervision of SOPs and IACUC protocols for appropriate approvals.
• Assist with maintenance of laboratory protocols: will help develop and improve protocols used to perform biomedical research. Assist with management of the mouse breeding colony, ordering of mice and maintenance of the laboratory animal inventory.
• Manage animal protocols which requires frequent interactions with the Animal Care and Use Committee. Preparation for inspections that evaluate laboratory compliance with University and Federal regulations governing the use of laboratory animals.
• Small rodent surgeries: will assist and perform experimental surgeries on laboratory mice. Assist with behavioral assays: will conduct behavioral tests used to assess anxiety-like and depression-like behavior in laboratory mice.
• Establish supply inventory levels and manage laboratory supplies. Develop and maintain inventory database tools. Responsible for ordering of laboratory supplies and reagents.
• Supervise OPS and Laboratory Assistants.

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.

In recognition of its efforts to cultivate a diverse and inclusive environment, the College of Pharmacy was the recipient of a 2021 Insight into Diversity Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award.

Expected Salary:

$19.16-$22.51 per hour; commensurate with education and experience.

Minimum Requirements:

Associate's degree in an appropriate area and four years of related experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and six years of related experience. Appropriate college course work or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience assisting with laboratory compliance with regulatory agencies (EH&S, etc.) to ensure safety and with the preparation of IACUC protocols/ documentation for submission.
Experience managing, training, and overseeing students is highly desirable.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

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

As a part of our review we look for a full CV which includes all professional appointments/engagements, all post-secondary education, and all publications from post-secondary education and all respective dates.

This is a time-limited position.

This position is eligible for veteran’s preference. If you are claiming veteran’s preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information.

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

Health Assessment Required: Yes