Laboratory Technician II - Pulmonary

Job Summary

Job No: 539998
Work Type:
Full Time

Location:

Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories:
Biology/Life Science
Department:  - MD-PULMONARY MEDICINE

Title:

Laboratory Technician II

• Assist in conducting research within Dr. Karina Serban’s lab focusing on measuring biological responses in lungs affected by emphysema.
• Plan and conduct animal experiments as outlined by the Principal Investigator and lab manager using a Teague machine to expose small animals to research grade cigarettes.
• Perform genotyping and maintain up-to-date electronic or written records of all transgenic colonies.
• Undertake scientific experiments including RNA, DNA, and protein analysis, PCR, and tissue sectioning as directed by the principal investigator and lab manager.
• Keep thorough electronic or written notes of all experiments and analyze data to help prepare figures for lab meetings.
• Perform maintenance of lab equipment, inventory supplies and consumables, and assist with storage and disposal of chemical and biological waste.
• Keep records of laboratory protocols and maintain a complete and accurate laboratory notebook.
• Attend weekly lab meetings and perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

• 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 to have a degree in biology or a related field and at least two years of experience in a laboratory environment.
• Knowledge of theory and practice of scientific techniques and experimentation.
• Previous laboratory experience with molecular biology techniques such as PCR.
• Experience with small animal handling and manipulation.

$19.23 - $25.28 per hour, commensurate with education and experience.

Health assessment required:
Yes.

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