University of Florida·Gainesville, Florida
The Biological Scientist II performs molecular biology experiments, including flow cytometry and RNA seq analysis, and conducts in vivo animal research. Additionally, the role manages laboratory operations, maintains equipment, and ensures safety compliance and SOP documentation.
Bachelor's degree in biology or a related field and three years of experience or Master's degree in biology or a related field with one year of relevant experience.
The Biological Scientist II will mainly focus on performing molecular biology experiments. Additionally, will be responsible for general laboratory management duties, monitoring and caring for laboratory animals, and conducting experimental work within the Preston A. Wells Jr. Center for Brain Tumor Therapy within the Department of Neurosurgery.
The Lillian S.
Wells Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Florida, College of Medicine is committed to providing comprehensive clinical services for the diagnosis, management, treatment, and rehabilitation of patients suffering from diseases of the brain, spinal cord, and nervous system, including brain tumors, aneurysms, stroke, epilepsy, functional disorders, and spinal disorders and injuries.
Our clinical care mission also extends throughout North Central Florida through regional neurosurgery programs.
We offer the full spectrum of neurosurgical and neuro-oncology treatment options for both adults and pediatric patients.
Our research labs and investigator-led initiatives and clinical trials are developing promising new treatments for neurological diseases that are extremely difficult to treat with conventional therapies.
The Department of Neurosurgery offers education and training programs such as ACGME-accredited neurosurgery residency programs and fellowship programs.
Duties: include:
flow cytometry, confocal microscopy, RNA seq analysis, in vivo animal experiments, culture and engineer cells in vitro. Includes analyzing data and reporting data. Adjust/modify experimental designs as necessary based on experimental data analysis. Assist with report writing and developing presentations.
maintaining lab equipment, keeping inventory updated, purchasing lab and office supplies, maintaining laboratory safety programs, training of personnel in laboratory safety techniques, keep laboratory records, preparing reagents, maintaining clean work areas, and managing chemical and biological waste. Participate in writing and editing SOPs (standard operating procedures) for the laboratory.
monitoring and care, surgical support (intracranial and subcutaneous tumor implantation in mice), post-surgical monitoring and care, health evaluation and surveillance, giving injections (intravenous, subcutaneous, intraperitoneal, etc), removing sutures, maintaining procedures and protocols, collecting biological samples (blood, tissues, etc.), and maintaining laboratory records.
Expected Salary: $61,350-$69,700
Bachelor's degree in biology or a related field and three years of experience or Master's degree in biology or a related field with one year of relevant experience.
Experience in fluorescent imaging, flow cytometry, and animal methods.
For consideration, please complete an application and include a cover letter, resume and the names and email addresses of three to five references.
The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required: Yes
Market context
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