OPS Research Associate

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Work type: Temp Full-Time

Location: Orange

Categories: Allied Health

Department: 32040000 - PH-PHARMACODYNAMICS

Classification Title:

OPS Research Associate

Job Description:

Exciting opportunity to work in a combined in vitro pharmacology – medicinal chemistry drug discovery lab and advance small molecules toward new investigational drugs. Research in the PI’s lab in the department of Pharmacodynamics seeks to implement improved in vitro cell based systems to better predict human drug efficacy by advancing receptor target-based platforms using receptor-specific and selective ligands and mechanistic pharmacology approaches to understand drug mode of action. This position is for OPS to evaluate small molecules in concentration-response mode in established biological assays to determine structure-activity relationship studies. The position also involves being part of a chemical-biology team to evaluate novel compounds synthesized in receptor signaling assays, maintaining a database and reporting structure-activity data using excel. The candidate will be trained in use of instrumentation and performing pharmacological dose-response and structure-activity studies in a high-throughput screening mode

This position is in-person and is not eligible for remote work. This position is located at the UF College of Pharmacy Lake Nona campus.

The University of Florida College of Pharmacy values the benefit of having a team that consists of diverse talents, skills, strengths, points of view and experiences. The college is committed to cultivating an environment where everyone is respected for their intrinsic value, and developing the next generation of clinicians and scientists who will positively impact the health of others. We’re committed to creating a working environment where everyone can be heard and recognized for their contributions. In recognition of such efforts, the College of Pharmacy is the 3-time recipient of the Insight into Diversity Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award.

Expected Salary:

$18 - $19/hour

Employment Benefits include:

Health Insurance: UF participates in state-sponsored benefits programs for individuals, families and domestic partners, and offers voluntary insurance that includes vision, dental, long-term disability and more. OPS employees are eligible for state benefits if your FTE is 0.75 (30 hours per week) or greater.

Retirement Options: The Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) Alternative Plan is a mandatory retirement savings plan under Internal Revenue Code section 401(a) with Fidelity Investments and is required for eligible OPS employees. You may also voluntarily participate in other retirement saving plans.

To learn more visit: hr.ufl.edu/benefits

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in biology or a closely related field or Pharm.D. Minimum one year of experience working in a laboratory setting; proficiency working in Excel, good communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with sterile cell culture techniques is a plus. Attention to detail. Previous work with statistical analysis, graphing software and compound databases is highly desirable.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To be considered, you must upload your cover letter, resume, and list of three professional references.

As a part of our review for research and research support positions, we look for a full CV which includes all professional appointments/engagements, all post-secondary education, and all publications from post-secondary education and all respective dates. Please be sure to not use acronyms in your CV. This CV should include names of entities associated with any projects.

This position is in-person and is not eligible for remote work.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:No

Advertised: 16 May 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 06 Jun 2024 Eastern Daylight Time