Careers at UF | ICBR

Join a diverse and exciting team at one of the best core research facilities

What does a DEI commitment mean to ICBR?

We see how diversity in our team enriches our environment and enables insights that enhance discovery and innovation. We understand the profound importance of a workplace that is a welcoming, inclusive and empowering environment, where every individual is heard and valued for their unique perspective and contribution.  We are a team that is strengthened by our diversity and by our commitment to treat everyone with respect, consideration, and professionalism, irrespective of their race, religion, ethnicity, culture, sex, gender identity, ability, or level of education.  We embrace these convictions, and will work to uphold them within our facility and in our communities.

 

CURRENT OPENINGS


Post Doctoral Associate 

UF | ICBR Proteomics  

The Proteomics core in the Interdisciplinary Center for Biotechnology Research (ICBR) is hiring a Post Doctoral Associate. ICBR is a fee for service science center focused on enabling scientific discovery and innovation with good customer service and access to world-class biotechnology expertise and instrumentation.

Job Duties:

– Develop, test, and validate new methodologies using mass spectrometry for microbial metabolomics

– Establish a comprehensive target spectral library. The process involves ordering the compounds and optimizing them through mass spectrometry techniques.

– Prepare written SOPs documenting new methodologies; prepare manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals

– Other duties as required.

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Core Research Facility Specialist I 

UF | ICBR Electron Microscopy

  • Maintain and operate the Talos G2, Spirit and Glacios G2 TEMs.  Keep records of all specimens processed including detailed account of all steps used in processing each specimen. Write project summaries at completion of project to be presented to the researchers. Interpret data as needed for researchers.  Prepare written drafts of materials and methods, as needed, for researchers wishing to publish the results. Explore and improve on data collection workflows, data interpretation and delivery.
  • Prepare research samples including but not limited to cells, animal and plant tissue, bacteria and viruses for examination by transmission and scanning electron microscopy, using a wide range of technical procedures. Review literature as needed to modify or create protocols required for preparing samples. Conduct consultations, prepare project cost estimates and prepare statements of work (SOWs).
  • Train research investigators with proper use of transmission and scanning electron microscopes and ancillary equipment and use such equipment, as needed, for service work as required but some researchers.  Cross train other core staff when required. Act as primary trainer for our new Glacios microscope and be responsible for trouble shooting and maintenance. Meet with investigators about experimental design and new cryo-TEM projects and collect data with or in the absence of the Scientific Director.
  • Perform ultramicrotomy with both glass and diamond knives. Make glass knives, when required and maintains diamond knives.
  • Open/Close and supervise the lab and OPS/non-exempt staff in the absence of the Lab Manager. Travel as needed to attend scientific meetings and to learn new techniques or utilize equipment not maintained by the EM Core.
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UPCOMING OPENINGS

No new positions at this time.