Student Assistant - Federal Work Study
Job no: 540673
Work type: Temp Part-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Student Services
Department:29100000 - MD-PHARMACOLOGY - THERAPEUTICS
Classification Title:
Student Assistant - NON CLER & ADMIN
Classification Minimum Requirements:
Good work ethic, strong attention to detail and ability to adhere to instructions/SOPs.
Job Description:
Primary Responsibilities Your main duties will involve hands-on laboratory work in assisting other lab members perform the following vital laboratory procedures.
Additional Responsibilities You will also be essential to our lab's organization and operations, including:
Expected Salary:
$15-$16 per hour based on experience and skills.
Required Qualifications:
Preferred:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:Yes
Advertised: 20 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 03 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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Job no: 540673
Work type: Temp Part-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Student Services
Department:29100000 - MD-PHARMACOLOGY - THERAPEUTICS
Classification Title:
Student Assistant - NON CLER & ADMIN
Classification Minimum Requirements:
Good work ethic, strong attention to detail and ability to adhere to instructions/SOPs.
- High school diploma
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint) required
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions with a good work ethic
Job Description:
Primary Responsibilities Your main duties will involve hands-on laboratory work in assisting other lab members perform the following vital laboratory procedures.
- Genotyping by polymerase chain reaction
- Protein detection assays (western blots and immunofluorescence)
- Histology
- Microscopy
Additional Responsibilities You will also be essential to our lab's organization and operations, including:
- assist maintaining clean and organized lab areas
- assist managing ordering and supply inventories
- assist maintain mouse colony
- updating spreadsheets and other lab documents
Expected Salary:
$15-$16 per hour based on experience and skills.
Required Qualifications:
Preferred:
- Interest in scientific career advancement or currently pursuing a science degree (not required)
- Prior lab experience
- Basic knowledge of genetics and cell biology
- Ability to work well in a team-based environment
- Ability to multi-task and self-organize
Special Instructions to Applicants:
- This position is open to all University of Florida degree-seeking students registered at least half-time who are eligible to work on campus and maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.
- A current Federal Work Study award is required
- To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents
- Cover letter of interest directly addressing the requirements
- Resume
- Federal Work Study Award for the 2026-2027 academic year
- Attach a copy/screenshot of Financial Aid Award Page (http://one.uf.edu/financialaid/aidyear)
- professional references
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:Yes
Advertised: 20 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 03 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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