University of Florida · 2 months ago
Laboratory Technician I - Makino Lab
Palm Beach, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$18.13/hr - $18.13/hr
2+ years expThe University of Florida is seeking a Laboratory Technician I to join Dr. Ayako Makino’s translational research team focused on cardiovascular pathophysiology and vascular cell biology. The role involves maintaining mouse colonies, conducting animal experiments, and performing basic molecular biological experiments, along with data acquisition and analysis.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Maintain our mouse colonies by conducting weekly checks, cleaning cages, weaning litter, mating, and tailing for genotyping
Perform basic molecular biological experiments, including PCR for genotyping
Conducting animal experiments, such as administration of chemicals and assessment of cardiac and vascular functions using echocardiography and/or the Millar catheter
Coordinate with other investigators for lab research, including maintaining the function of lab equipment and reagents and managing the lab research record (including methodological approaches and animal protocols)
Data acquisition and analysis
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree in an appropriate area; or a high school diploma or equivalent, and two years of related experience
Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience
Preferred
Applicant is over the age of 18 years old as of hire date
Demonstrated ability to perform mouse colony maintenance, including checking mice, cleaning cages, mating, weaning, and tailing
Demonstrated skills in animal experiments, including chemical administration and assessment of cardiac and vascular functions using echocardiography
Demonstrated skills in precise record-keeping
Theoretical and working knowledge in molecular biology, including PCR, qPCR, and WB
Aseptic techniques for cell culture
Demonstrated ability to conduct data analysis and interpretation of the results, and troubleshooting
Demonstrated effective time management skills to plan and organize work assignments in an efficient and productive manner
Demonstrated ability to work as a team member and coordinate with others to maintain lab functionality
Demonstrated knowledge of the following specialized programs: GraphPad, EndNote, and MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint
Enthusiasm for learning and a genuine interest in scientific research. Willingness and ability to learn new skills, research methods, and scientific principle
Benefits
Health Assessment Required: Yes.
Company
University of Florida
University of Florida is a public land-grant research university in Gainesville, Florida.
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