OPS Laboratory Technician

Under supervision of the faculty member and a senior researcher, the laboratory technician will be responsible for planning and execution of experimental work in the Laboratory of Jonathan D. Licht, M.D. Experimental duties will include, but not be limited to, using molecular biology techniques such as cell culture of mouse and human cell lines, measurement of cell proliferation, flow cytometry, imaging technologies, western blotting, chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP), CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing, DNA and RNA preparation, PCR and next generation sequencing (RNA-seq, ChIP-seq) to test how structural and functional mutations in proteins that regulate epigenetic mechanisms may alter gene expression and promote the tumor phenotype. Additional duties associated with the position may include performing experiments in mice as well as organizing and maintaining the lab space.  Excellent written and oral English language skills are required. Prior experience with molecular biology techniques is preferred. In addition, it is essential that the candidate can work independently in the lab, maintain a detailed lab notebook describing their research activity, protocols, and data records, participate in lab meetings and display good interpersonal skills.

• Participate in planning and perform experiments under supervision of PI and senior laboratory personnel daily
• Participate in weekly laboratory meetings to present data and plan future experiments
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the laboratory, including lab housekeeping, equipment maintenance and facility records
• Interact in a team-oriented manner
• Receives a variety of ad hoc and routine trainings on an annual basis to insure the safe and proper functioning of the laboratory. 
• Trainings must be complete within the time lines established by entities within the University of Florida or as specified by funding institutions.
• Arrives at meetings on-time, is fully prepared to participate, and contributes information as necessary to fulfill meeting objectives.

$15-$21/hr, commensurate with experience 

Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field. 

Previous experience in laboratory research highly desirable. 

Experience in basic laboratory research.
Ability to work independently, to generate and analyze data, and to present analyzed data to the laboratory group.
Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with others in a collaborative environment.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Computer (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and organizational skills.

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

This is a time-limited position.