Do you have a mechanism to
distribute this full-time Lab Tech opportunity (attached) to recent pre-health
grads? I am sure that many have had their fall school/work experiences
disrupted, and I would love to help them gain additional research experience. I
am open to special arrangements for those graduating this December, too.
Thanks in advance,
~Dr. Simmons
Chelsey
S. Simmons, Ph.D.
Assistant
Professor, Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Affiliate
of Department of Biomedical Engineering
Herbert
Wertheim College of Engineering
Division
of Cardiovascular Medicine, College of Medicine, by courtesy
University
of Florida
Mail: PO
Box 116250
Gainesville,
FL 32611
(w) 352
392 4365
(m) 352
213 5678
Laboratory Technician (OPS)
The Simmons Mechanobiology Lab in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering is recruiting a full-time technician to work on an NIH-funded project in regenerative biology. Our team uses engineering approaches to understand the relationship between cell function and tissue mechanics. Of particular interest is the African Spiny Mouse (Acomys spp.), a mammal with known regenerative properties whose tissues exhibit surprising responses to mechanical stimuli. We have demonstrated that the mechanotransduction of Acomys cells diverges from normal mouse cells, and we are working with animal models to identify molecular mechanisms of mammalian regeneration.
Technician will support in vivo experiments to understand the relationship of resident cells (e.g. fibroblasts) and blood cells (e.g. macrophages) in Spiny Mouse regeneration. They will perform directed research under supervision of the PI and postdoctoral fellow(s) and contribute to general lab maintenance and safety.
Job duties may include and are not limited to: • Rodent handling and simple surgical procedures • Gene/protein assays such as RNA isolation, QPCR, ELISA, Western blot • Immunohisto/cytochemistry, histology preparations, and fluorescence microscopy • Mammalian cell culture, i.e. primary cell isolation, sorting, transfection, transduction • Biohazard and hazardous waste management
Preferred experience and skills: • Associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biotechnology, or related field • Laboratory experience relevant to job duties, including animal work, cellular biology, and/or molecular biology • Meticulous record keeping and attention to detail • Strong communication skills
Compensation ranges from $14-20/hour depending on qualifications and experience. Typical work schedule will be 30-40 hrs/wk, and candidate should be willing and able to accommodate occasional urgent procedures outside of normal business hours.
Applicants should submit a brief letter of interest (1-2 paragraphs highlighting relevant qualifications and detailing your specific interest in this position), a CV or resume, and contact information for 2-3 references by email to css@ufl.edu
