Research Technician

Updated: 11 days ago
Location: Saint Petersburg, FLORIDA
Job Type: FullTime

Dept Number/Name: 0-6119-000 / Dept of Pediatrics
College Division: USF Health- Morsani College of Medicine
Salary Plan: Staff
Job Code/Title: 4715 / Research Technician
Hiring Salary/Salary Range: $32,000 to $36,000  annual salary
Position Number: 00035468
POSITION SUMMARY:
The research technician will perform a variety of laboratory analyses that requires familiarity with standard scientific techniques and equipment in disciplines of microbiology and immunology. It's required to work effectively with minimal direction or feedback and willingly make decisions independently.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs and modifies laboratory tests on biological materials using methods such as mammalian tissue culture, electrophoresis of protein and nucleotide samples, bacterial transformation and growth, sequencing and modification of nucleic acids, ELISA, flow cytometry, dissecting mouse to retrieve tissues for cellular experiments
Conduct research; write technical reports and create presentations. Adapts protocols and procedures to perform laboratory analyses. Maintain communication with ARC regarding mouse protocols and management of mouse colony.
Maintains logs and records of laboratory techniques, observations, findings, and results and sample shipments.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
MINIMUM:

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.
 

PREFERRED:

Bachelor's degree in a natural, physical or medical science. Progressively responsible experience involving scientific laboratory. 1+ years of laboratory experience.
 

Information for Applicants 

This position is subject to a Level 2 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 36723

Posting Date:  04/15/2024

Posting End Date: 04/22/2024

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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With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region.  At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees.  We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.

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