Technical and Paraprofessional

The Blair lab is looking for ambitious individuals to join our research team to help support multiple aspects of ongoing and upcoming projects related to the role of molecular chaperones in in neuropsychiatric disorders including, PTSD and Alzheimer's disease.

Minimum Qualifications:

This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and three years of laboratory or research experience. College coursework in a natural or physical science may be substituted for the required experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in biochemistry, molecular biology, immunology, or closely related field. Additional Information for

Applicants:

This position is Grant-Funded.

Degree Equivalency Clause:

Four years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree.

• Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1310) is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
• SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
• A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:
• (a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
• (b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;
• (c) Six years of direct experience for a master's degree;
• (d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
• (e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
• Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.
• Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.

Performs standard laboratory procedures such as maintaining cell cultures requiring the use of sterile technique, preparing slides using staining techniques, and performing assays for protein, RNA, DNA, or other cellular components. Supports general lab maintenance, including helping maintain and calibrate equipment for use. Helps with lab inventory - assists in ordering and receiving. Helps with lab organization. Helps maintain lab compliance. Performs experiments that contribute publication quality data for ongoing studies. Assists other lab members in their research projects. Maintains records of laboratory techniques, observations, findings, and results.