OPS Research Assistant in Chemical Biology

Job no: 539736

Work type: Staff Part-Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Biology/Life Science, Grant or Research Administration

Department: 16120100 - LS-CHEMISTRY-GENERAL

Classification Title

OPS Research Assistant in Chemical Biology

Classification Minimum Requirements

B.S. or M.S. degree in Chemistry or a biological science-related field.

Self-motivated, excellent communication, and time management.

An OPS Research Assistant in Chemical Biology positions is available for Chemistry or Biology to work in a project on the novel spatial omics platform development led by Dr. Fan Hong in the Department of Chemistry.

We have a position available in our group to work on (1) DNA advanced imaging method development for spatial transcriptomics and proteomics. (2) Translation research to apply the developed methods to study Alzheimers and cancer diseases.

Must have B.S./M.S. in Chemistry or a biology-related field. This position will be initially awarded for one year, and, contingent upon strong performance and conduct and availability of funds, may be renewed for up to one/two/three years.

Expected Salary

$15.00/hr

Required Qualifications

B.S. or M.S. degree in Chemistry or a biological science-related field.

Self-motivated, excellent communication, and time management.

Preferred

Protein conjugation chemistry

Fluorescent imaging

Cell culture experience.

Special Instructions To Applicants

For full consideration, applications must be submitted online. Click on Apply Now at the top of this posting.

A complete application includes (1) a letter of application summarizing the applicant's qualifications, interests, and suitability for the position, (2) a complete curriculum vitae, (3) a statement on teaching and research goals, and (4) a list of at least three references. After initial review, letters of recommendation will be requested from the references for selected applicants.

Applications will be reviewed beginning May 15th, 2026, and the position will remain open until filled. Only complete applications will be reviewed at this time. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the committee and/or hiring authority.

All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening, which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks, and verification of education.

The selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered "official" if a designation of "Issued to Student" is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States require evaluation by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at

This is a time limited position.

Health Assessment Required:No

Advertised: 30 Apr 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 31 May 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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