Job Description

Classification Title:

OPS Research Assistant

Classification Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor in Statistics or Health Sciences with 1 year research experience.

Job Description:

The Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy department is seeking an OPS Research Assistant with quantitative research methods expertise with scientific writing and interpretation of results skills.

Duties include:

• Independently conducts a wide array of standard laboratory techniques and procedures. Demonstrates some ability to use judgement when necessary to adapt standard methods and techniques.
• Assists researchers in a variety of scientific fields by performing tests, processing samples, collecting data, setting up and operating equipment, and maintaining laboratory stock.
• May provide interpretation and initial analysis of results.
• Limited ability to troubleshoot and modify procedures.
• May assist in designing experiments to complete a segment of overall research plan.

Expected Salary:

$16/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

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor in Statistics or Health Sciences with 1 year research experience.

Preferred:

Masters in Statistics or Epidemiology.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To be considered, you must upload your cover letter, resume as well as a brief description of your qualifications as it pertains to the lab, 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.

Position questions can be directed to the principal investigator, Dr. Nirma Vadlamudi at nvadlamudi@ufl.edu

Application review will begin July 20, 2026.

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

Health Assessment Required:
No