Research Technician- Temporary

Department: Molecular Medicine / 0-6144-000

College/Division: USF Health- Morsani College of Medicine

Salary Plan: Temporary

Job Title: Research Technician- Temporary

Hiring Salary/Salary Range: $15.39 - $20.19 hourly

A Research Technician position is available in the Department of Molecular Medicine, College of Medicine, University of South Florida. The work requires a background in Microbiology and Molecular biology, with excellent organization skills and communication skills. Experience with animal models, and/or tick biology is not required but preferred. Applicants will be expected to conduct experiment independently, maintain research records effectively, and report to the Principal Investigator to update research progresses. The position offers an excellent training opportunity to conduct research in an attractive, dynamic research environment with outstanding resources.

DUTIES:

• Under the leadership of the Principal Investigator, organizes, coordinates, and personally participates in assigned scientific or medical research project. 
• Uses experimental protocols to perform laboratory analysis.  Recommends and/or initiates new or modified procedures and techniques based upon latest developments in assigned field or analysis of research data. 
• Constructs, assembles, and operates experimental or other special designed laboratory apparatus and equipment.      
• Assembles and analyzes research data. Assists in preparation of research material for reports or publication.      
• Provide administrative support related to research, order standard supplies for the laboratory, maintenance of lab equipment and laboratory compliance with good lab practices and safety.
• Performs other duties as assigned.     

QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience):

Minimum Qualifications:

This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and three years of laboratory or research experience. College coursework in a natural or physical science may be substituted for the required experience on a year for year basis.

Information for Applicants 

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 36580

Posting Date:  03/22/2024

Posting End Date: 04/05/2024

How to Claim Veteran's Preference: 

This position allows eligible veterans and their spouses to claim Veterans’ Preference pursuant to Florida Statute 295.

Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation AT THE TIME OF SUBMITTING APPLICATION; such documentation is required for eligibility determination. 

Supporting documentation, in addition to the DD214, may be required based on eligibility criteria.  If you are submitting a DD 214, please ensure the social security number and date of birth is redacted/removed.

For information on obtaining a DD 214 visit http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/ or call 1-866-272-6272.

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About USF 

The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.

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