Core Research Facility Technician II

University of Florida -
Gainesville, FL

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Job Details

Full-time
$20 - $22 an hour
11 hours ago

Qualifications

Laboratory sample storage
Laboratory project records management
Laboratory inventory control
Histological laboratory techniques
Dissection
Laboratory equipment routine checks
Bachelor of Science
Spreadsheets
Routine inspections
Scanning
Mid-level
Laboratory equipment calibration
Microsoft Office
3 years
High school diploma or GED
RNA sample handling
Records management
Bachelor's degree
Data management
Specimen storage protocols
Laboratory standard operating procedures
Laboratory preventive maintenance
Equipment malfunction response
Laboratory inventory records management
Laboratory information systems (LIS)
Handling nucleic acids
Standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Editing
Standard operating procedures drafting
DNA isolation

Full Job Description

JOB NO:

540951

WORK TYPE:

Staff Full-Time

LOCATION:

Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

CATEGORIES:

Veteran's Preference Eligible, Health Care Administration/Support

DEPARTMENT:

29080100 - MD-PATHOLOGY-GENERAL

CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

Core Research Facility Technician II

CLASSIFICATION MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma and 3 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Core Research Facility Technician II supports biobanking of human tissue, histology and sample distribution performed at the Network for Pancreatic Organ Donors with Diabetes’ (nPOD) and the Cardiovascular Repository for Type 1 Diabetes (CaRe-T1D) Organ Processing and Pathology Core (OPPC) within the Department of Pathology, Immunology and Laboratory Medicine. This position will perform complex procedures and techniques to support OPPC functions.

Duties include:

Perform case processing including receipt of tissue, scanning in microCT scanner, gross and fine dissection, tissue fixation, freezing, cell isolation, and sample storage. Provide on-call tissue grossing support for the nPOD and CARE-T1D programs.
Respond to sample requests. Assist with sample archiving and retrieval for distribution. Operate multiple laboratory information management systems for sample tracking and histology. Assist in coordinating sample distributions and sample inventory management.
Assist with generating and collecting data. Slide scanning for Online Pathology systems and slide archival.
Assist with routine lab maintenance including ordering calibrating and checking equipment for proper function. Assist with periodic preventative maintenance on Core instruments. Troubleshoot equipment failures and arrange for or help with repairs.
Review scientific literature to maintain and further understanding of Core technologies. Reviews facility use data for reports. Edit and write SOPs. Other duties as assigned.

EXPECTED SALARY:

$20.00 - $22.00 per hour; commensurate with experience

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma and 3 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

PREFERRED:

BA/BS in related scientific field
Experience working with human tissue, DNA / RNA extraction, and cell isolation
Histology experience working with human tissue such as pancreas, heart, kidney, lymph nodes, spleen and others
High attention to detail and problem-solving skills
High proficiency in MS Office, especially Access and Excel
Ability to maintain accurate records and inventories
Interpersonal/human relations skills

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

This is a time-limited position.

This position is eligible for veterans’ preference. If you are claiming veterans’ preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See UF’s Veterans’ Preference Page for more details.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

HEALTH ASSESSMENT REQUIRED:

Yes

ADVERTISED:

13 Aug 2026

Eastern Daylight Time

APPLICATIONS CLOSE:

20 Aug 2026

Eastern Daylight Time

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