Laboratory Technician II-Department of Neurosurgery

Laboratory Technician II-Department of Neurosurgery University of Florida - 4.2 Gainesville, FL Job Details Full-time $22.17 - $25.19 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Surgery assistance Experimental data reports Microscopic analysis Staff supervision Immunological assays Veterinary surgical assistance Laboratory inventory control Surgical techniques Histological laboratory techniques EHS Database maintenance Data analysis reporting Digital imaging Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees (IACUCs) guidelines compliance Tissue culture Managing laboratory operations teams Immunological laboratory techniques Maintenance Mid-level Advanced microscopy techniques Laboratory staff training High school diploma or GED PubMed Animal drug administration Surgery Implementing radiation safety protocols Laboratory reports Biochemical laboratory techniques RNA sample handling Animal surgical procedures

Full Job Description JOB NO:

539999

WORK TYPE:

Staff Full-Time

LOCATION

Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

CATEGORIES

Health Care Administration/Support

DEPARTMENT

29190000 - MD-NEUROLOGICAL

SURGERY CLASSIFICATION TITLE

Laboratory Technician

II CLASSIFICATION MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Associate's degree in an appropriate area and two years of related experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and four years of related experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI), assist with basic surgical procedures on laboratory animals. Basic procedures will include developing T cell-based immunotherapies and other vaccines, animal behavior such as rotarod, gait, etc. (according to IACUC protocols). This involves dendritic cell preparations, tail vein injections, and the ability to administer anesthesia as well as SQ, IV, IP, and IM injections to animals, and performing perfusions. Under the supervision of the PI, analyze tissues using immunohistochemistry, fluorescent microscopy, and confocal microscopy as necessary. Perform ELISAs or Luminex assays as appropriate to quantify proteins of interest and analyze data. Perform DNA and RNA extractions as necessary for generating the vaccines. Assess results and modify techniques as needed with PI approval. Research PubMed articles. Ensure that experiments are completed in a timely manner. Analyze data, prepare written reports and presentations of research findings as necessary. Assist in the maintenance of a database of all research results. Retrieve and manipulate computerized data to be used in publications and presentations. Obtain, analyze and store digital images acquired during immunohistochemistry, fluorescent microscopy, confocal microscopy and anatomical images acquired post-operatively. Maintain computer databases and a daily log of research activities/results. Maintain tissue bank. Coordinate general laboratory maintenance and workflow, including ordering supplies, maintaining inventory, assisting with budgeting of laboratory funds, and maintaining compliance with EH&S. Train, direct and coordinate activities of undergraduate assistants, volunteers and other laboratory personnel. Write Standards of Procedure (SOPs) and protocol addenda. Ensure compliance with IACUC, EH&S and radiation control.

EXPECTED SALARY

$22.17-$25.19 per hour

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Associate's degree in an appropriate area and two years of related experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and four years of related experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

PREFERRED

Two or more years of experience in small-animal laboratory experiments is preferred.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS

For consideration, please complete an application and include a cover letter, resume and the names and email addresses of three to five references. The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

HEALTH ASSESSMENT REQUIRED

No

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