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Mote Marine Laboratory
Research Technician - Chemistry
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A Chemical Technician works with specialized equipment in research labs and chemical processing facilities, under the direction of scientists, chemists and engineers. Prepares chemical solutions, analyzes compounds, tests products, monitors chemical processing, monitors product quality and packaging in production facilities.
$47,804 / year median in Florida
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Primary Function :
This position's primary function is to support the research activities of the Molecular Microbiology lab under Dr. Kirstie Francis, specifically, assisting in the purification and structure elucidation of active compounds and generating new microbial extracts and fractions for bioactivity screening. This is a temporary, full-time position with a start date in fall 2026, and includes an hourly wage of $19-21/hour, commensurate with experience. This is a one year position starting from the date of hire with possibility for renewal. The position includes partially-subsidized health insurance, with family options available. Benefits include an opt-in retirement plan with employer matching, leaves for holidays, illness, and vacation, and other benefits. Primary duties :- Perform chemical extraction and SPE fractionation of microbial extracts
- Analyze extracts and fractions with high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)
- Perform semi-preparative HPLC to purify active compounds
- Use MS/MS data to dereplicate known compounds in GNPS
- Elucidate structures of novel compounds using NMR and HRMS spectra
- Analyze data and assist in generating summary figures and/or reports Additional duties may include supervising interns and volunteers and conducting education and outreach activities as needed.
- General lab safety
- Experience with analytical chemistry instrumentation and data analysis
- Exceptional time management, troubleshooting, and organizational skills
- Ability to be an adaptable and collegial member of the team, self-motivated, and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner
- Physically able to lift 50 pounds and remain standing/walking for multiple hours a day Preferred qualifications :
- Experience with scientific writing and manuscript preparation
- Experience operating an Agilent Q-TOF mass spectrometer
- Experience operating a Shimadzu HPLC
- Experience with structure elucidation and/or depreplication