About the role
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 Martins lab is looking for a self-driven Research Technician with strong work ethics and high attention to detail to help develop immune interventions aimed at preventing or controlling HIV infection in a nonhuman primate model of HIV/AIDS research. Candidates with a background in molecular biology and immunology will be given preference. The successful applicant will be expected to work under general supervision, independently and in collaboration with others; perform research for projects and provide interpretation and initial analysis of results; investigate, troubleshoot and modify methods and procedures; assist in designing experiments; perform other related duties, tasks and responsibilities as required or assigned.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Designing and setting up experiments for expressing and purifying recombinant proteins.
- Designing and setting up assays (e.g., ELISA) for quantifying proteins in various solutions, tissue culture supernatant, and/or biological specimens.
- Thawing, cryopreserving, and maintaining primary cells and/or immortalized cell lines in culture.
- Analysis and interpretation of data, including graphing results using various software, preparing reports, and presenting results through slides and/or written reports.
- Preparing/receiving/sending shipments containing biological specimens.
- Placing orders, including negotiating with vendors, editing quotes, and preparing an inventory of items received.
- Participating in meetings as both listener and presenter.
- Checking the status of equipment around the lab.
- Bookkeeping, including recording the details and results of experiments in lab notebooks.
Expected Salary:
Commensurate with experience.
Required Qualifications:
- Experience with tissue culture is required.
- Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred:
- B.S. or B.A. in Biology/Microbiology/Biochemistry or related field is preferred.
- Excellent organizational, presentation, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work independently and troubleshoot experiments.
- Keep accurate records and follow protocol instructions with great attention to detail.
- Experience with immunological and biochemistry assays (e.g., ELISA, flow cytometry, protein expression and purification) is highly desirable.
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 veterans’ 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 July 7, 2026.
This is a time-limited position.
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.