OPS Laboratory Manager

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, microbiology, biochemistry, or equivalent area
• Minimum of 1 year of wet lab experience, and/or advanced degree

• General lab management including ordering supplies and fiscal record keeping
• Ensuring lab compliance with environmental health and safety and all other regulatory standards, including regulatory paperwork
• Curation of laboratory data and biological material
• Providing technical assistance for Brady Lab members
• This position includes operating laboratory tools and equipment, collecting/organizing/presenting data, and working with the PI and other lab members to insure timely publication of the data
• Conduct experiments designed by the laboratory PI and assist with experimental design
• Bacterial membrane preparation, molecular cloning and mutagenesis, media preparation and assessment of bacterial growth phenotypes under environmental stress conditions, protein production and purification, Western blot, identification and characterization of protein-protein, protein nucleic acid, and protein-lipid interactions, RNAseq/gradient seq sample preparation
• Prepare data for presentation at biweekly lab meetings
• Train other lab members at the bench and assist with their experiments
• Data analysis, presentation, and management
• Prepare posters/talks for presentation at local, national, and international scientific meetings
• Manuscript preparation
• Maintenance of laboratory supplies
• Interact with vendors and service providers on equipment purchases, repairs and service contracts
• Receive and properly handle laboratory reagents
• Proper maintenance and basic trouble-shooting of scientific equipment

Compensation commensurate with experience ($18-$25 per hour)

Benefits:

The University of Florida offers low-cost State Health plans, a number of Dental plans to fit you and your family’s needs, and Vision. Build your retirement with the FICA Alternative Plan and a host of voluntary add-ons, such as 457 deferred compensation and 403(b) plans. Optional insurance plans such as life, disability, legal and accident insurance are also available.

UF Employees are also eligible for the GatorPerks discount program, which provides big savings at various businesses and retailers!

Explore UF’s benefit options here: OPS Benefits

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, microbiology, biochemistry, or equivalent area
• Minimum of 1 year of wet lab experience, and/or advanced degree
• Excellent written and oral English language skills
• Ability to work independently to generate and analyze data
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with others in a collaborative environment

• Applicants should have a background in membrane biology, molecular genetics and regulation, and protein structure/function

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume. This is a time-limited position.

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