Microbiome Research Technician
Job in
Sarasota, Sarasota County, Florida, 34236, USA
Listed on 2026-06-02
Listing for:
New College of Florida
Seasonal/Temporary
position Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
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Research/Development
Research Scientist, Medical Technologist & Lab Technician, Research Assistant/Associate -
Healthcare
Medical Technologist & Lab Technician
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The Microbiome Research Technician provides temporary summer support for ongoing research efforts focusing on marine invertebrate microbiomes.
Examples of Duties
Facility Support:
The responsibilities of the Microbiome Research Technician include, but are not limited to the following:
* Processing collected animals or settlement plates by photographing said animals or plates, preserving samples, keying out and identifying individual organisms, and preparing samples for DNA analysis. This includes:
* DNA extraction
* PCR amplification of the DNA
* Gel electrophoresis
* DNA barcoding
* Normalization of DNA concentrations
* Analysis of data
* Entering and managing data
* Management of laboratory equipment and supplies
* Assistance with analysis and manuscript preparations for submission to peer-reviewed scientific journals
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree (completed or in progress) in biology, biochemistry, microbiology, or a related field.
* At least 6-12 months of hands-on laboratory experience performing DNA extraction and/or PCR in a research or teaching lab setting.
* Proficiency with molecular biology methods (e.g., pipetting, sterile technique, gel electrophoresis, nucleic acid quantification)
* Ability to follow protocols, keep accurate records, and work with minimal oversight
* Ability to handle routine lab maintenance and inventory tasks
* Experience with Microsoft Word/Excel and/or Google Docs/Sheets
* Punctual, reliable, and eager to complete daily tasks
Preferred Qualifications
* 2+ years of molecular biology/microbiology lab experience
* Specific experience with DNA extraction from environmental or low-biomass samples
* Past use of the Qiagen DNeasy Power Soil Pro or similar DNA extraction kits
* Prior experience preparing amplicon libraries for NGS sequencing
* Previous recommendation or reference from a research supervisor confirming reliability and technical competence
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