Research Technician (Finance)

This position works on a grant or research project and performs specific analytical laboratory procedures, usually limited in number and repetitive. The position performs data recording and preliminary analysis and may prepare graphs and charts for publication. Work at this level represents a basic level of scientific contribution involving some theoretical knowledge. The Research Technicians perform preliminary analysis of data and may produce graphs and charts for publication, rather than final analysis of data and drafting portions of publications.This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and three years of laboratory or research experience. College coursework in a natural or physical science may be substituted for the required experience on a year for year basis.The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.
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Working at USF
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With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region. At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees. We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.
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To learn more about working at USF please visit: Work Here. Learn Here. Grow Here .Assists in mouse studies, including treatment, behavior, and tissue collection. Performs laboratory tests on biological materials using methods such as mammalian tissue culture, electrophoresis of protein and nucleotide samples, bacterial transformation and growth, sequencing, andmodification of nucleic acids. Performs literature searches for appropriate laboratorytechniques. Adapts protocols and procedures to perform laboratory analyses. Uses instruments appropriate to the research that may require extensive training and both theoretical and practical knowledge to interpret results. Helps with general lab maintenance and receives laboratory supplies, calibrates lab equipment, and helps with general lab tasks including buffer making, pipet tip filling, dishwashing, and autoclaving. Maintains logs and records of laboratory techniques, observations, findings, and results.  Maintains project databases. Performs analysis of data using statistical software.