Student Assistant​/OPS Research Technician

Classification Minimum Requirements

Highly motivated individual who recently graduated with a B.S. or M.S. degree in one of the following areas or any field related to these areas:
Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacology, Biological/Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, and Analytical Chemistry.

STAS/OPS STAS/OPS Research Technician

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 to communicate in a multidisciplinary team.

The candidate will work on an NIH‑funded research project focused on evaluating the pharmacokinetics of cancer therapeutics in rodent tumor models. Responsibilities include conducting animal experiments on rodents, establishing tumor models, administering nanoformulations, collecting and processing tissue samples, quantifying drug concentrations using HPLC, analyzing data, and drafting protocols and SOPs. The position is open to current UF students and external applicants.

$18‑20$/hr. For OPS employees:
Employment benefits include:

• Health insurance: UF participates in state‑sponsored benefits programs for individuals, families, and domestic partners, and offers voluntary insurance that includes vision, dental, long‑term disability, and more. OPS employees are eligible for state benefits if your FTE is 0.75 (30 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. Voluntary participation in other retirement savings plans is also available.
• More information: hr.ufl.edu/benefits

• Recent graduate or current enrollee with a B.S. or M.S. degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacology, Biological/Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Analytical Chemistry, or a related field.
• Ph.D. degree is not required, but applicants with a Ph.D. may also apply.

Qualifications refer to evidence‑based or demonstrated knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences required for the role. For TEAMS positions, the required qualifications should reflect Classification Minimum Requirements; for faculty roles, they may reflect college‑specific requirements needed for success in the role.

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

Please upload your CV (including scientific publications, posters, and talks), a cover letter describing your career goal, motivation, and qualifications, and a list of references. A complete CV should include all professional appointments/engagements, post‑secondary education, and publications with dates, and should not use acronyms. The CV should include names of entities associated with any projects.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) on the posting end date. This is a time‑limited position.

Health assessment required:
Yes. Animal contact.