Research Technician
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Department: Chemistry/0-1213-000
College/Division: College of Arts and Sciences
Salary Plan: Temporary
Hiring Salary/Salary Range: $15.38 - $20 based on experience
A technician position is available at Department of Chemistry, University of South Florida. The selected candidate is expected to be participate in projects involving protein expression and purification and cell biology.
DUTIES
Assist with inventory, equipment repair ordering, calibration of equipment, compliance, Ordering and receiving the research supplies, reconciling the receipts, laboratory maintenance, and support to PI. Understand and follow USF EH&S compliance and other procedures.Work in Biological Safety Hood, using aseptic techniques, cell culture, cryo-freezing cells, using microscope, digital imaging and measurements using ImageJ and Fuji systems.Protein expression and purification, including extraction from cells and tissues to perform Western blotting.Cares for laboratory animals. Performs standardized experimental protocols. Ability to collect data in laboratory as assigned by supervisor perform analysis.
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Worked previously as laboratory assistant in biology and biomedical research.
BS in Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Cell Biology, Chemistry or related areas
Information for Applicants
This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.
Job Opening Number: 36770
Posting Date: 04/17/2024
Posting End Date: 05/08/2024
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About USF
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