OPS Research Assistant

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

12d • $24 - $28

About The Position

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

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• 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

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees