OPS Research Assistant Job at University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

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  • University of Florida
  • Gainesville, FL

Job Description

OPS Research Assistant

Job no: 538112
Work type: Temp Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Biology/Life Science, Grant or Research Administration, Veterinary Medicine/Animal Care
Department: 28100000 - VM-INFECT DISEASE & IMMUNOLOGY

Classification Title:
OPS Research Assistant

Classification Minimum Requirements:
• BS, MS or PhD in life sciences
• At least two of the following: mouse handling, primary cell culture, or flow cytometry

Job Description:
Responsibilities
• Rodent colony support, genotyping, tissue processing, and sample logistics
• Primary cell isolation, culture, viability and functional assays
• Flow cytometry setup, staining, acquisition, and preliminary analysis
• Inventory, ordering, and basic equipment maintenance
• Compliance support, IACUC and biosafety documentation, data entry into shared trackers
• Meticulous record-keeping in electronic lab notebooks

Training and growth
• Structured onboarding, SOPs, and competency checklists
• Opportunities to present data, co-author manuscripts, and learn new methods

Expected Salary:
$23.95 - $28.26 /hour

Required Qualifications:
• BS, MS or PhD in life sciences
• At least two of the following: mouse handling, primary cell culture, or flow cytometry

Preferred:
• RNA extraction, qPCR, or library prep experience
• Basic scripting in R or Python, or willingness to learn
• Prior experience in immunology or reproductive biology
• CRISPR/CAS9 gene editing
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and communication

Special Instructions to Applicants:
In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

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

Apply online or by emailing a PDF of your cover letter, CV, statement of interest, and two references to bafor.enitome@ufl.edu with the subject "Bafor Lab Application - Research Assistant - Your Name"

This is a time-limited position.

Health Assessment Required:Yes

Advertised: 08 Dec 2025 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 04 Jan 2026 Eastern Standard Time

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