Research Technician Jobs

Department: Molecular Medicine/0-6144-000

College/Division: USF Health- Morsani College of Medicine

Salary Plan: Temporary

Job Title: Research Technician

Hiring Salary/Salary Range: $15.33 - $19.15 hourly

Job Summary:

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. 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:

• 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.
• Assembles and analyzes research data. Assists in preparation of research material for reports or publication.
• Constructs, assembles, and operates experimental or other special designed laboratory apparatus and equipment.
• 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.
• Under the leadership of the Principal Investigator, organizes, coordinates, and personally participates in assigned scientific or medical research project.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with animal models, and/or tick biology is not required but preferred.