Technical and Paraprofessional

We are seeking a qualified research technician for a neuroscience research lab. The ideal candidate would require experience in animal husbandry work, this includes breeding, genotyping and assessing animal behavior. The candidate will be required to help maintain mouse and rat colonies at USF. The candidate should also have experience in biochemical analysis such as western blotting as well as immunohistochemical analysis experience. The candidate should have experience with neuroscience research including but not limited to brain dissections and sectioning. The candidate is expected to also contribute to general lab procedures such as making solutions and ordering chemicals. Candidate should be able to work well in a large and diverse research lab. 

• Performs experiments, acquires and analyzes data.
• Animal handling, breeding and behavior testing. 
• Biochemical, histological analysis and general lab procedures. 

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship

Minimum Qualifications 

Bachelor of science degree from an accredited institution and appropriate experience and training in laboratory experimentation. 

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in neuroscience research is desirable.

Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1310) is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
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SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
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A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:
(a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
(b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree;
(c) Six years of direct experience for a master’s degree;
(d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
(e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
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Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.
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Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.