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Laboratory Technician II-Department of Neurosurgery-RNA Lab
Job No: 541080
Work Type: Full Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Biology/Life Science, Social/Behavioral Science
Department: 29190000 - MD-NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY
Job Description
Classification Title: Laboratory Technician II
Classification Minimum Requirements: Associate's degree in an appropriate area and two years of related experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and four years of related experience. Appropriate college course work or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
Job Description:
Clinical Trial Sample Processing and Sample Management
Under general supervision:
- Perform human clinical trial biospecimen processing, including peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PBMC) isolation, processing, and cryopreservation, serum processing, CTC processing and tissue banking for all clinical biopsies from patients.
- Process, label, store, and bank clinical research samples according to study protocols and laboratory procedures.
- Maintain accurate electronic and paper records related to sample collection, processing, storage, and shipment.
- Assits with Organizing and tracking clinical specimens to ensure proper chain of custody and sample integrity.
- Assist with maintaining clinical trial documentation and study records.
- Monitor inventory levels and help order supplies required for clinical sample processing activities.
- Follow established SOPs and assist with SOP updates as directed
Clinical Immune Monitoring and Research Support
- Assist with clinical immune-monitoring studies using patient-derived samples.
- Help Prepare and stain samples for flow cytometry analysis.
- Operate laboratory instrumentation, including flow cytometers and related equipment, following established protocols.
- Help with the Processing of patient PBMCs for downstream applications, including singlecell RNA sequencing and bulk RNA analysis.
- Perform RNA extraction and other molecular biology procedures according to established methods.
- Assist with confocal microscopy experiments and routine laboratory assays.
- Record experimental results and maintain laboratory notebooks and electronic data files.
- Update Electronic Teams notebooks and onedrive files with the raw and processed/graphed data results
- For the Research and Development Manager.
- Assist in data compilation, quality control reviews, and preparation of research reports and presentations.
Laboratory Operations and Compliance
- Prepare laboratory reagents, buffers, and materials for research clincal immune monitoring activities.
- Maintain inventory of all supplies for assays related to immune monitoring as well as records and stock laboratory supplies.
- Ensure laboratory workspaces remain organized and compliant with laboratory safety standards.
- Participate in biosafety, chemical safety, and regulatory compliance activities.
- Assist with maintaining laboratory clinical batch records and documentation required for inspections and and FDA/NIH audits.
- Maintain the clincal trial notebooks and the electronic teams folders for all clinical processing of Samples and keep all records, images and locations of clinical samples up to date weekly.
- Maintain the electronic spreasheets of Clincial patient samples, organized by sample type, (PBMC, Serum, Cell free DNA/RNA, CTC and tissue Biopsies) make sure all sampels are recorded and logged at intake during processing and when removed for immune monitoring assays.
Training and Professional Development
- Attend laboratory meetings, seminars, and training sessions.
- Participate in continuing education opportunities to maintain technical competency.
- Assist with training new laboratory personnel on routine laboratory procedures as directed.
Administrative and Departmental Support
- Provide support for laboratory inspections, audits, and accreditation activities.
- Assist with preparation of routine laboratory reports, meeting materials, and other administrative documents.
- Participate in departmental activities and collaborative projects as assigned.
Expected Salary: $22.17-$25.19 per hour
Required Qualifications: Associate's degree in an appropriate area and two years of related experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and four years of related experience. Appropriate college course work or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
Preferred:
- Masters Degree and experience with Clinical patient sample processing and banking
- Some Experience in flow cytometry, Serum Elisa and other clinical assays.
Special Instructions to Applicants: For consideration, please complete an application and include a cover letter, resume and the names and email addresses of three to five references.
To claim veterans' preference, indicate the claim on the application and provide required documentation by uploading a DD-214 (or equivalent certification from the Department of Veteran Affairs) and any additional supporting documentation based on the type of claim.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required: Yes
Applications Close: 31 August 2026
To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/541080
Our Commitment: The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. 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.
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