Laboratory Technician III

Classification Title:

Laboratory Technician III

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct a variety of laboratory experiments largely independently.
• Design and optimize novel tests and methodologies not routinely performed in the lab.
• Perform techniques such as SDS-PAGE, Western Blotting, and advanced microscopy.
• Operate laser scanning confocal microscopes and state-of-the-art spinning disk super-resolution microscopes.
• Prepare and maintain tissue cultures, including stem cells, and differentiate them into neurons, astrocytes, and other terminal cell fates.
• Provide basic animal husbandry and maintenance as required.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data and prepare reports.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety protocols and procedures.
• Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory records.
• Collaborate effectively with team members and other departments.

Expected Salary:

Up to $21.55/hr commensurate with education and experience

Minimum Requirements:

Associate's degree in an appropriate area and four years of related experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and six years of related experience. Appropriate college course work or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Good organizational skills; detail oriented.
• Sound degree of computer literacy.
• Ability to methodically record data and to analyze data using basic statistics.
• Ability to perform a variety of routine tasks and prioritize work.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. We are committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

If an accommodation due to disability is needed in order to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD).

This position is eligible for veteran's preference. If you are claiming veteran's preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information.

This is a time limited position.

This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not apply.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:
Yes

Advertised: 09 Sep 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 27 Sep 2024 Eastern Daylight Time