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University of Florida Research Technician in Cryogenic Electron Microscopy - Full-Time in Palm Beach, Florida
Research Technician in Cryogenic Electron Microscopy - Full-Time
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Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Palm Beach
Categories: Biology/Life Science, Veteran's Preference Eligible
Department: 37043010 - SR-IS&CB-IZARD LAB
Classification Title:
Research Technician
Job Description:
Support structure-function studies of cytoskeletal proteins that control signaling downstream of adherens junctions and focal adhesions with implications in cancer and heart diseases.
Structure-function studies of novel Mycobacterium tuberculosis targets in collaboration with Professor Luiz Carvalho.
Support ongoing research in cell biology, molecular biology, protein expression, purification, biochemistry, and cryogenic electron microscopy, and protein crystallography.
Organize and keeps laboratory area clean.
Attend regular laboratory meetings.
This position requires a high level of focus and attention to detail, especially during the setup and analysis of experiments. Candidates must be physically capable of moving around the lab, opening doors, carrying items, squatting, reaching over their heads, operating lab machinery and pipettes and handling delicate items with both hands. The RT will receive appropriate training by institute and members of the lab on how to work in these settings.
Expected Salary:
Commensurate with experience.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in appropriate area of specialization or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Applicants with experience in either protein biochemistry or cryogenic electron microscopy are preferred.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
In order to be considered, please upload your resume and cover letter.
Please provide names and email addresses of three to five references as part of the application process. When ready, the hiring department will contact the listed references via email requesting their reference letters to be uploaded directly to the application website.
This position is eligible for veteran’s preference. If you are claiming veteran’s preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See the Qualified Positions link on our applicant FAQs page (https://jobs.ufl.edu/resources/faqs/) for a list of eligible positions.
For any inquiries, you may contact Dr. T. Izard, at t.izard@ufl.edu.
This position is open until filled.
This is a time-limited position.
Health Assessment Required:No.
Advertised: 26 Jun 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: