Temporary Research Technician

University of South Florida • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

Dr. Subhra Mohapatra's laboratory in the department of Molecular Medicine at USF has an opening for a part-time Temporary Research Technician. This position will perform technical laboratory duties and/or basic data analysis in support of a research project. The laboratory analyses at this level may involve sophisticated techniques that are generally learned on the job. This position may also analyze data and produce graphs and charts for publication. This position works on a grant or research project and performs specific analytical laboratory procedures, usually limited in number and repetitive. The position performs data recording and preliminary analysis and may prepare graphs and charts for publication. One of the major focus of Dr. Mohapatra's laboratory is to understand the role of onco-immune environment, which plays a critical role in tumor growth, drug resistance and recurrence. To this end, the laboratory has developed methods and technologies to expand cancer stem cells (CSCs) that drive tumor initiation and progression, identified novel drug candidates for targeting CSCs and sensitizing tumors to immune checkpoint blockers in colon and lung cancer models. Another focus of her laboratory has been to study chemokine signaling pathways involving spleen-brain axis in regulating neurodegeneration in traumatic injury patients. Toward these goals, the laboratory has developed in vitro models of blood-brain-barrier, in vivo rodent models, nose-to-brain delivery methods and anti-inflammatory agents. Since the COVID 19 pandemic, our lab has initiated studies to understand the neurotropism of SARS-CoV2 virus.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Performs standard laboratory procedures such as maintaining cell cultures requiring the use of sterile technique, radioisotope labeling, preparing slides using staining techniques, and performing assays for protein, RNA, DNA, or other cellular components.
• Cares for laboratory animals.
• Performs standardized experimental protocols.
• May prepare animals for surgery, and care for animals after surgery.
• Orders laboratory equipment, calibrates instruments, and prepares laboratory equipment for use.
• Keeps records of the conduct and outcome of laboratory analyses.
• May enter data into a database.
• Monitors the work of student assistants.
• Prepares graphs, graphs, charts and tables from experimental results for inclusion in presentations and publications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees