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OPS Aquatic Laboratory Technician
Job no: 540115
Work type: Temp Part-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Biology/Life Science, Veterinary Medicine/Animal Care
Department:28100000 - VM-INFECT DISEASE & IMMUNOLOGY
Classification Title:
OPS Aquatic Laboratory Technician
Job Description:
Responsibilities will include performing nucleic acid purification and PCR, preparing buffers and solutions, assisting in molecular diagnostics, experimental setup and data collection, conducting routine laboratory maintenance and organization, and assisting with general lab tasks, such as ordering supplies and restocking inventory. The ideal candidate will have experience in molecular biology techniques, laboratory safety, aseptic techniques, and an interest in aquatic animal disease research and diagnostics. The position is temporary (up to 20 hours per week) and compensates between $16/hr and $18/hr. Interested individuals should send a CV or resumé and the names and contact information for 2-3 references by email to Dr. Kuttichantran Subramaniam in the Department of Infectious Diseases and Immunology (kuttichantran@ufl.edu).
Expected Salary:
$16.00 - $18.00 / hourly
Required Qualifications:
- at least 18 years old
- high school diploma or equivalent
Preferred:
Experience in fish husbandry, knowledge of molecular biology techniques, laboratory safety, and aseptic techniques, and an interest in aquatic animal disease research
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Interested individuals should send a CV or resumé and the names and contact information for 2-3 references by email to Dr. Kuttichantran Subramaniam in the Department of Infectious Diseases and Immunology (kuttichantran@ufl.edu).
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
This is a time-limited position.
Health Assessment Required:Yes
Advertised: 03 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 03 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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