What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Technician - Yuan Lab position at University of Florida - Chemical Engineering Masters Program?
Classification Title
Research Technician
Classification Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in appropriate area of specialization or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Job Description
The Research Technician will contribute to basic laboratory operations, including researching and evaluating new products, comparing and negotiating vendor prices, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, categorizing and storing sensitive scientific materials and instruments, mentoring students, assisting with scheduling lab meetings and preparing agendas, and coordinating equipment repairs. The technician will also collaborate with the ARC to ensure protocol compliance, manage procurement of lab supplies, and maintain a well-organized and clean lab environment.
Commensurate with experience.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in appropriate area of specialization or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred
None.
Special Instructions To Applicants
In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.
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 for a list of eligible positions.
This position is open until filled. Application review will begin March 31, 2026.
This is a time-limited position.
This requisition is being used for 2 positions.
The University of Florida is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit.
If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.
Health Assessment Required: Yes.
Research Technician
Classification Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in appropriate area of specialization or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Job Description
The Research Technician will contribute to basic laboratory operations, including researching and evaluating new products, comparing and negotiating vendor prices, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, categorizing and storing sensitive scientific materials and instruments, mentoring students, assisting with scheduling lab meetings and preparing agendas, and coordinating equipment repairs. The technician will also collaborate with the ARC to ensure protocol compliance, manage procurement of lab supplies, and maintain a well-organized and clean lab environment.
- Aids investigators or higher-level technicians with routine preliminary data analyses. Maintains research data in laboratory notebooks, inputs data into computer software (REDCap), writes summary reports, and presents findings to investigators using PowerPoint.
- Collects and maintains data and/or specimens using basic and advanced laboratory techniques, including physiological and cellular experiments such as digital imaging fluorescence microscopy and in vivo hemodynamic measurements with ultrasound.
- Organizes supplies, materials, and equipment; sets up equipment for laboratory experiments. Operates laboratory instruments including microscopes, fluorescent microscopes, centrifuges, analytical balances, cell incubators, and cell/tissue storage tanks. Performs minor equipment maintenance and coordinates major repairs as needed.
- Maintains laboratory equipment and materials according to appropriate standards. Ensures the laboratory area remains clean and well-organized. Assists in coordinating lab meetings, prepares agendas, and supports general operational and administrative tasks such as ordering supplies, rectifying orders and maintaining basic laboratory supplies.
- Collaborates with the ARC to ensure protocol compliance.
- Mentors students in the laboratory.
Commensurate with experience.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in appropriate area of specialization or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred
None.
Special Instructions To Applicants
In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.
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 for a list of eligible positions.
This position is open until filled. Application review will begin March 31, 2026.
This is a time-limited position.
This requisition is being used for 2 positions.
The University of Florida is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit.
If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.
Health Assessment Required: Yes.