Student Assistant - Federal Work Study

University of Florida•Gainesville, FL

2d•$15 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

This position is open to all University of Florida degree-seeking students registered at least half-time who are eligible to work on campus and maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA. A current Federal Work Study award is required. The main duties will involve hands-on laboratory work in assisting other lab members perform vital laboratory procedures such as genotyping by polymerase chain reaction, protein detection assays (western blots and immunofluorescence), histology, and microscopy. Additionally, the student will be essential to the lab's organization and operations, including assisting with maintaining clean and organized lab areas, managing ordering and supply inventories, maintaining the mouse colony, and updating spreadsheets and other lab documents.

Requirements

Good work ethic
Strong attention to detail
Ability to adhere to instructions/SOPs
High school diploma
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Ability to follow instructions
University of Florida degree-seeking student registered at least half-time
Eligible to work on campus
Maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA
Current Federal Work Study award

Nice To Haves

Interest in scientific career advancement or currently pursuing a science degree
Prior lab experience
Basic knowledge of genetics and cell biology
Ability to work well in a team-based environment
Ability to multi-task and self-organize

Responsibilities

Hands-on laboratory work assisting other lab members with vital laboratory procedures.
Genotyping by polymerase chain reaction
Protein detection assays (western blots and immunofluorescence)
Histology
Microscopy
Assist maintaining clean and organized lab areas
Assist managing ordering and supply inventories
Assist maintain mouse colony
Updating spreadsheets and other lab documents