OPS Research Assistant

The Center for Natural Products, Drug Discovery and Development (CNPD3) is seeking a highly motivated person as a research assistant to support the research activities in the Molecular Diversity and Screening Core. The CNPD3 provides the infrastructure for small molecule and genomic screening while providing access to state-of-the-art equipment and compound libraries to facilitate drug discovery at UF. The successful candidate will carry out activities related to developing Natural Product Libraries from samples of marine and terrestrial origin and dispensing libraries to make them screening ready. This position is expected to assist in maintaining organized laboratory space, carry out routine equipment maintenance and order supplies for screening and research work. Applicants should be flexible to adjust to the needs of the lab requirements and research focus. Should have previous lab experience in a chemistry and biology lab research setting. Working with natural product extraction and isolation, familiarity with a wide range of analytical equipment including high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), mass spectrometers, NMR, and plate readers, is highly preferred.

Job Description:

• Develop HPLC and LCMS methods for compound dereplication to profile fractionation libraries.
• Carry out HPLC purification of compounds and run NMR and LCMS experiments for compound analysis.
• Independently operate NMR, LCMS instruments and basic data analysis.
• Carry out extraction and initial fractionation of natural product samples of marine and terrestrial origin to build up on existing natural product fraction libraries.
• Preparation of compound and natural product stocks for library dispensing and maintain inventories for all existing CNPD3 libraries.
• Assist with a wide variety of screening with mammalian cells.
• Assist with the daily operations of the Center, including ordering supplies and maintaining lab cleanliness and inventories, routine maintenance of equipment/facility records and trouble-shooting of equipment; HPLC, liquid handling systems; rotary evaporators; flash chromatography equipment etc.

The University of Florida College of Pharmacy values the benefit of having a team that consists of diverse talents, skills, strengths, points of view and experiences. The college is committed to cultivating an environment where everyone is respected for their intrinsic value, and developing the next generation of clinicians and scientists who will positively impact the health of others. We’re committed to creating a working environment where everyone can be heard and recognized for their contributions. In recognition of such efforts, the College of Pharmacy is the 3-time recipient of the Insight into Diversity Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award.

Up to $22/hour

Bachelors degree in related research/subject areas in Chemistry, biology, biochemistry etc.

To be considered, you must upload your cover letter, resume, and list of three professional references.

As a part of our review for research and research support positions, we look for a full CV which includes all professional appointments/engagements, all post-secondary education, and all publications from post-secondary education and all respective dates. Please be sure to not use acronyms in your CV. This CV should include names of entities associated with any projects.

This position is in-person and is not eligible for remote work.

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