Laboratory Technician I - Genotype

Classification Title:

Laboratory Technician I - Genotype

Job Description:

Assist with organization, maintenance and breeding of mice (husbandry, setting up mating cages, weaning pups, tail snips and monitoring health concerns). Assist with training of laboratory personnel on proper animal techniques and colony maintenance.

Perform well established experimental protocols to genotype mouse lines and perform a long range to size the animals and enter resulting data into a lab database.

Assist other mouse manager and lab members with the application and assessment of various molecular therapeutic approaches in mouse models, including weighing, injections and behavioral analysis. Assist in the effective planning and implementation of project timelines and assisting in ensure project milestones are met.

Other duties as assigned by PI.

These duties will be performed with little supervision from the laboratory PI.

Expected Salary:

Annual salary range is $31,320 - $40,000 and is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Minimum Requirements:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

More than 1 year of experience in management of mouse colonies.

Experience with genotyping and dissection of mice.

Experience in handling, assessment and treatment of mice.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This is a time-limited position and all applicants MUST apply online through Careers at UF.

This position is eligible for veteran's preference. If you are claiming veteran's preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information.

In order to be considered, you must upload references, cover letter, and resume/CV.

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

Health Assessment Required: Yes