Student Assistant​/OPS Research Technician

Job Information

Job No: 539326

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Biology/Life Science, Allied Health, Grant or Research Administration, Health Care Administration/Support

Department:  - PH-PHARMACEUTICS

Classification

Title:

STAS/OPS Research Technician

The candidate will work on an NIH-funded research project evaluating the pharmacokinetics of cancer therapeutics in rodent tumor models.

Responsibilities include:

establishing tumor models, conducting animal experiments on rodents, administering nanoformulations, collecting and processing tissue samples, quantifying drug concentrations using HPLC, analyzing data, drafting protocols and SOPs.

• Highly motivated individual who recently graduated with a B.S. or M.S. degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacology, Biological/Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, or Analytical Chemistry.
• Experience with handling small animals and basic animal surgery skills.
• Experience in analyzing samples using HPLC.
• Experience in cell culture and in vitro experiments.
• Ability to work in a team-based environment and communicate in a multidisciplinary team.

• Highly motivated individual who is enrolled in or recently graduated with a B.S. or M.S. degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacology, Biological/Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, or Analytical Chemistry.
• Ph.D. degree is not required, but applicants with a Ph.D. can also apply.

• Experience working with nanoparticle and nanoformulations.
• Ph.D. degree is not required, but applicants with a Ph.D. can also apply.

Expected Salary: $18–20 per hour.

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance: UF participates in state-sponsored benefits programs, offering vision, dental, long-term disability, and more. OPS employees are eligible for state benefits if full-time equivalent is 0.75 hours per week or greater.
• Retirement Options:
  The Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) Alternative Plan is a mandatory retirement savings plan under Internal Revenue Code section 401(a) with Fidelity Investments and is required for eligible OPS employees. Participants may also voluntarily join other retirement saving plans.

Submit a full CV, covering all professional appointments, education, publications, and references. Include at least one cover letter describing career goals, motivation, and qualifications. Additional materials such as scientific publications, posters, and talks are encouraged. Do not use acronyms in the CV.

Final date to receive applications: 30 June 2026.

Yes – Animal Contact.

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The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and follows all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call , or the Florida Relay System at  (TDD), or visit Accessibility at UF.