The Technology & Systems Analyst supports the Department of Molecular Pharmacology & Physiology by evaluating, recommending, and helping procure specialized hardware, software, and laboratory equipment; building, configuring, and maintaining technology used in departmental offices and research labs; and developing tools such as financial dashboards and other data-driven solutions to streamline administrative and scientific workflows. The role analyzes and resolves complex technical issues, designs programs or queries to improve processes, and applies fact-finding and systems knowledge to address both business and research needs. Responsibilities also include managing and updating department website, providing training to faculty, staff, and students on equipment and software, supporting the adoption of new technologies including AI-assisted data mining, and offering guidance to support personnel needs, while maintaining broad technical expertise to meet evolving departmental requirements.
Responsibilities
- Analyzes current and proposed departmental/user hardware and software systems; develops and maintains complex systems within the unit.
- Analyzes and solves problems related to complex computer applications and systems for faculty, staff, and/or students within the unit; provides a wide range of in-depth technical assistance and guidance to unit user support staff.
- Writes various structured programs, queries, stored procedures, and reports as required to support unit systems, using appropriate current programming languages.
- Uses established fact-finding procedures, knowledge of pertinent work processes and procedures, and familiarity with related programming practices, system software, and computer equipment to provide required analysis of business and/or scientific problems.
- Oversee unit website programming and development, maintenance and revisions, including markup language, program coding graphics development, and web server administration.
- Provides individual and/or group instruction and training to students, faculty, and/or staff on computer technologies.
- Provides technical support for new technologies within the unit; may serve as project leader for unit-wide technology projects.
- Reviews, evaluates, and recommends solutions for hardware and software acquisitions.
- Maintains a broad knowledge of state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and/or systems; participates in professional development activities as appropriate.
- May provide functional guidance and direction to lower graded staff or student assistants providing desktop support, data integrity and reporting, and server administration.
- Performs miscellaneous information technology support duties as required to meet the needs of the unit.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS or other field involving software and analytical training and one year of IT related work experience; or a Bachelor's degree with no specific required field and two years of IT related work experience, OR a Master's degree and one year of IT related work experience, OR a combination of five years of IT related work experience and validated training. Preparation for a relevant IT certification is considered to be related training.
Preferred Qualifications:
Training and work experience in management information systems or related fields. Experience with both PCs and Macintosh computers.
Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1310) is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:
- (a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
- (b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree;
- (c) Six years of direct experience for a master’s degree;
- (d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
- (e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.
Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.
Company
Working at USF
With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.
About USF
The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.
Compliance and Federal Notices
This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.