OPS – Student Lab Assistant Position Available In Broward, Florida
Tallo's Job Summary: The OPS - Student Lab Assistant position offers $15/hour for newly accepted college students or those in their first year. Responsibilities include bioinformatics, lab work, field logistics, and outreach initiatives. Preferred qualifications include Linux/Unix knowledge, interest in research, and strong organizational skills. Applicants must submit a cover letter, references, and resume by the deadline.
Job Description
OPS – Student Lab Assistant Apply now (https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/674/gateway/default.aspx?c=apply&lJobID=535714&lJobSourceTypeID=796&sLanguage=en-us) Job no: 535714 Work type:
Temp Part-Time Location:
Broward Categories:
Biology/Life Science, Grant or Research Administration Department:
60100000 – AG-MICROBIOLOGY /
CELL SCI Classification Title:
OPS –
Student Lab Assistant Job Description:
Duties Bioinformatics & HPC + Run or develop bioinformatic pipelines (Linux/bash, Python) on UF’s HiPerGator supercomputer for metagenomic analyses. + Work with UFIT Research Computing staff to troubleshoot and optimize large-scale data workflows. + Laboratory Work + Extract DNA/RNA from environmental samples and prepare libraries for metagenomics. + Maintain lab protocols and organize sample inventories. + Field & Logistics + Assist in coordinating logistics for oceanographic cruises (e.g., R/V Falkor, R/V Atlantis). + Support sample collection and field research activities. + Outreach & Accessibility + Participate in efforts to make science accessible to diverse communities. + Contribute ideas for lab outreach events and digital content
Expected Salary:
$15/ hour
Minimum Requirements:
Newly accepted college student or student in their first year of college interested in learning about research in a lab.
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Proactive and detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills. + Basic Linux/Unix command-line knowledge; scripting (bash/Python) a plus. + Interest in high-performance computing, large-scale data analysis, molecular biology, and fieldwork. + Background in biology or computer science (or both). + Team player with strong problem-solving abilities. Special Instructions to
Applicants:
In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter, a list of at least 3 references, and resume. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. This is a time-limited position.
Health Assessment Required:
No Advertised:
05 May 2025 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: 31 May 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
