Student Assistant - Federal Work Study

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Work type: Temp Part-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Student Services
Department:29100000 - MD-PHARMACOLOGY - THERAPEUTICS

Classification Title:

Student Assistant – NON CLER & ADMIN

Classification Minimum Requirements:

Good work ethic, strong attention to detail and ability to adhere to instructions/SOPs.

  • High school diploma
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint) required
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions with a good work ethic
Job Description:

Primary Responsibilities Your main duties will involve hands-on laboratory work in assisting other lab members perform the following vital laboratory procedures.

  • Genotyping by polymerase chain reaction
  • Protein detection assays (western blots and immunofluorescence)
  • Histology
  • Microscopy

Additional Responsibilities You will also be essential to our lab's organization and operations, including:

  • assist maintaining clean and organized lab areas
  • assist managing ordering and supply inventories
  • assist maintain mouse colony
  • updating spreadsheets and other lab documents
Expected Salary:

$15-$16 per hour based on experience and skills.

Required Qualifications:

 

Preferred:
  • Interest in scientific career advancement or currently pursuing a science degree (not required)
  • Prior lab experience
  • Basic knowledge of genetics and cell biology
  • Ability to work well in a team-based environment
  • Ability to multi-task and self-organize
Special Instructions to Applicants:
  • This position is open to all University of Florida degree-seeking students registered at least half-time who are eligible to work on campus and maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.
  • A current Federal Work Study award is required
  • To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents
    • Cover letter of interest directly addressing the requirements
    • Resume
    • Federal Work Study Award for the 2026-2027 academic year
      • Attach a copy/screenshot of Financial Aid Award Page (http://one.uf.edu/financialaid/aidyear)
    • professional references

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

Health Assessment Required: Yes

 

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