OPS Research Lab Assistant

University of Florida·Gainesville, Florida

$15 - $20/hrTemporary Full Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 23 days ago

OPS Research Lab Assistant · $15 - $20/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-56% vs. median posted rate for healthcare roles in Gainesville, Florida ($34.00/hr, n=103)

$13.00/hr · lowesthighest · $250/hr

this role: $15.00/hrmedian $34.00/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 103 posted healthcare roles in Gainesville, Florida rates. This role sits in the 9th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 56% below the Gainesville, Florida median for similar positions.

The assistant will perform animal care, rehabilitation interventions, and behavioral assessments while maintaining laboratory data and equipment. They will also assist with tissue processing, immunohistochemistry, and the implementation of biosafety protocols.

Classification Title

OPS-Sponsored Projects Non-Clerical

Classification Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 1-2 years of laboratory or healthcare-related experience.

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

include, but are not limited to:

Participate in animal care and handling, including acclimation to testing and training environments and postoperative care and monitoring.

Conduct daily rehabilitation interventions (e.g., treadmill exercise, diaphragm pacing and gas exposures).

Conduct behavioral assessments, (e.g., whole body plethysmography) and extract data.

Participate in electrophysiological assessments (e.g., acute and chronic EMG recordings) and extract data.

Participate in tissue processing, including sectioning, immunohistochemistry, imaging and quantification.

Assist laboratory staff with organization and maintenance of data files.

Assist with implementation of all IACUC, EH&S and biosafety protocols.

Work closely with Principal Investigator and laboratory graduate students and post-docs to ensure successful completion of ongoing laboratory projects.

Participate in general laboratory care and maintenance including preparing solutions and reagents for experiments, cleaning and basic equipment maintenance.

Perform data collection and analysis, prepare research updates, reports, and attending weekly lab meetings.

Expected Salary

$15.00 - $20.00 per hour; commensurate with education and experience.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and 1-2 years of laboratory or healthcare-related experience.

Preferred

Experience with handling rodents, electrophysiology, or immunohistochemistry are preferred, but not required. Proficiency in using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Willing to work flexible hours as needed.

Special Instructions to Applicants

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

This recruitment is anticipated to hire up to two individuals.

Application must be submitted by 11

55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

If an accommodation is needed to apply for this position, please call 352/392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800/955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the U.S. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida’s Sunshine Law.

Health Assessment Required: Yes

Posting details

Employment type: Temporary, Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $15 - $20/hr
Location: Gainesville, Florida
Posted: Aug 18, 2026
Application: Employer website

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