OPS Lab Assistant - Chandran Lab

The University of Florida
United States, FL
Jun 30, 2026

Job Description:

Classification Title:	OPS Lab Assistant
Classification Minimum Requirements:	Bachelor's degree in a biological science or related field.
Job Description:	This position is located in the Department of Pediatrics’ Child Health Research Institute. This position will perform laboratory experiments using applications and procedures established in this lab. This will include: Perfusion, Dissection, Mouse behavioral tests, IP injections, PCR for genotyping, Protein assays, Western blots, RNA extraction, tissue culture, histology, confocal microscopy and various other molecular biology tests/experiments. This position will be involved with tissue culture of animal’s cell lines and some primary cell lines. This position will be exposed to animal tissues to include harvesting and processing. This position will be expected to participate in all IACUC approved animal studies. The candidate will be involved in animal husbandry, breeding, daily checks, weening, tail snips and harvesting. Additionally, this position will be expected to maintain the lab daily and train new lab members as well as maintain daily accurate laboratory records, notes and findings in a lab notebook.
Expected Salary:	$20/hr
Required Qualifications:	Bachelor's degree in a biological science or related field.
Preferred:	Experience with rodent handling and behavioral testing. Experience with animal dosing, tissue collection, and basic laboratory techniques. Familiarity with IACUC and laboratory safety requirements.
Special Instructions to Applicants:	In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume. This is a time limited position. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:	Yes

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Job Description:

Classification Title:	OPS Lab Assistant
Classification Minimum Requirements:	Bachelor's degree in a biological science or related field.
Job Description:	This position is located in the Department of Pediatrics’ Child Health Research Institute. This position will perform laboratory experiments using applications and procedures established in this lab. This will include: Perfusion, Dissection, Mouse behavioral tests, IP injections, PCR for genotyping, Protein assays, Western blots, RNA extraction, tissue culture, histology, confocal microscopy and various other molecular biology tests/experiments. This position will be involved with tissue culture of animal’s cell lines and some primary cell lines. This position will be exposed to animal tissues to include harvesting and processing. This position will be expected to participate in all IACUC approved animal studies. The candidate will be involved in animal husbandry, breeding, daily checks, weening, tail snips and harvesting. Additionally, this position will be expected to maintain the lab daily and train new lab members as well as maintain daily accurate laboratory records, notes and findings in a lab notebook.
Expected Salary:	$20/hr
Required Qualifications:	Bachelor's degree in a biological science or related field.
Preferred:	Experience with rodent handling and behavioral testing. Experience with animal dosing, tissue collection, and basic laboratory techniques. Familiarity with IACUC and laboratory safety requirements.
Special Instructions to Applicants:	In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume. This is a time limited position. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:	Yes

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30/06/2026