Research Lab Technician at University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida

Job Description:

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is committed to delivering the highest quality and most compassionate patient care, training highly competent and caring clinicians, and generating the most innovative research. To these ends, we provide up to date clinical services to care for women at all stages of their lives. Our faculty represent a group of dedication physicians and research scientists who are well recognized as leaders in all three mission, clinical care, research and education. We also place at the top of our priority list the educational activities within the College of Medicine; including education of fellows, residents and medical students. In ObGyn, we strive for a culture which recognizes and rewards an academic entrepreneurial spirit, productivity, teamwork, integrity and kindness.

The Lab Technician will play a key role in supporting research focused on the role of non-coding RNA in vascular diseases and pregnancy complications. This position involves performing molecular biology and tissue culture techniques, managing mouse colonies, and assisting with animal studies. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, motivated, and capable of working independently in a dynamic research environment.This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and three years of laboratory or research experience. College coursework in a natural or physical science may be substituted for the required experience on a year for year basis.The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.
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Working at USF
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With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region. At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees. We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.
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• Perform molecular and tissue culture techniques with precision and attention to
  detail.


• Manage mouse colonies and assist in related animal studies.


• Carry out additional duties as assigned to support ongoing research.


• Performs other duties as assigned.