OPS Research Biologist
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Work type: Temp Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Biology/Life Science, Grant or Research Administration
Department: 60460000 - AG-SCHL FOR, FISH, & GEOMATICS
Classification Title:
FFGS-OPS Research Biologist
Classification Minimum Requirements:
BS or MS degree
Some prior laboratories or aquaculture experience
Job Description:
The Molluscan Shellfish Aquaculture and Restoration Laboratory at School of Forest, Fisheries and Geomatic Sciences is currently recruiting a motivated Laboratory research biologist to work in and gain additional hands-on experience in aquaculture and laboratory settings. Current research work in the lab involves hard clam and oyster aquaculture, microalgae production, spawning, breeding, genetics, use of flow cytometer, immunology, and germplasm cryopreservation.
Employees will get a chance to learn additional laboratory techniques and will work with graduate students and biologists. Applicant should have BS or MS degree with some prior laboratory or aquaculture experience, be driven, have good working ethics, be able to lift 35Lbs+ and are required to follow laboratory protocols. This position’s pay will vary depending on working experience, full time at 40 hr/week, and available immediately.
The Molluscan Shellfish aquaculture and Restoration Laboratory islocated at UF’s Millhopper facility in Gainesville, FL.
Expected Salary:
Pay rate $17 – $21/hr commensurate with experience
Required Qualifications:
BS or MS degree
Some prior laboratories or aquaculture experience
Required to follow laboratory protocols
Preferred:
BS or MS degree
Some prior laboratories or aquaculture experience
Great work ethics
Ability to lift 35Lbs+
Special Instructions to Applicants:
In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:No
Advertised: 23 Jul 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 04 Aug 2025 Eastern Daylight Time