University of Florida · 1 day ago
Biological Scientist III
Gainesville, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$65K/yr - $70K/yr
5+ years expThe University of Florida is seeking a Biological Scientist III to conduct and support various biological research projects. The role involves designing experiments, conducting in vivo studies, and maintaining laboratory compliance while assisting in the direction and coordination of laboratory activities.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Design new experiments and interpret results independently and in consultation with the PI and collaborative partners for the laboratory
Carry out research protocols including: PCR, qPCR, -omics, immune staining, histological sectioning, staining, confocal microscopy, protein extractions, and Western blots
Modify existing and develop new methods to study the mechanisms of biological processes; modify existing and develop new guidelines for procedures
Modify existing protocols to improve existing techniques or to incorporate new diagnostic procedures; search scientific literature to select, modify, and develop methods and procedures most appropriate for research goals
Conduct experimental studies in rodent models of musculoskeletal disease, including survival surgeries and drug administration via intra-articular joint injections
Assist with behavioral analyses in animals
Collect and/or dissect specimens; examine specimens under microscope
Assist with the maintenance of rodent colonies
Analyze datasets for research purposes; evaluate data by performing appropriate mathematical or statistical calculations and analyses
Adjust experimental designs as necessary based on experimental data analysis
Provide input for technical reports, research papers, scholarly articles, abstracts, or recommendations
Consult with researchers and other professionals to conduct appropriate analyses, analyze problems, determine strategies, or recommend solutions
Modify and develop new laboratory experiments; oversee their execution; and assist in reviewing, approving, or interpreting results
Modify existing computational approaches and analytical tools as required by research goals
Participate in biological research programs for academic collaborators, government, research firms, medical industries, or manufacturing firms
Conduct biological research in accordance with stipulated protocols and quality and safety standards
Perform scientific experiments for analysis and standardization
Assist in reviewing databanks for new research findings and correlating with laboratory research findings in participating studies
Compile data; create or use statistical models for the analysis of data
Assist with the maintenance of IACUC and IRB protocols, serving as a proxy PI for the protocols when necessary
Assure laboratory compliance with IACUC and animal care requirements, assisting with proper training of laboratory personnel and the maintenance of training records for the laboratory
Assist with chemical and biological waste management for the laboratory, helping to maintain stock logs of reagents, monitor chemical and biological waste collection areas, and assuring up to date MSD records for the laboratory
Maintain laboratory procedures related to safety for biological and chemical factors in the laboratory, including training new laboratory members in safety walkthroughs in the laboratory, assisting with the proper signage of risks in the laboratory, assuring PPE is up to date, and training personnel in key safety risks when needed
Provide routine maintenance on laboratory equipment; verify that equipment and instrumentation are maintained in working condition to ensure accuracy and quality of experimental results
Assist in evaluating new supplies, technologies, and equipment to ensure operability in specific laboratory settings for enhancing or complementing research
Maintain accurate laboratory records that record research methods, procedures, and results; prepare and maintain research findings, summaries, logs, and notes
Assist in testing new and updated tools and software
Assist in directing, coordinating, and organizing biological laboratory activities
Assist in managing laboratory teams and/or monitoring the quality of a team’s work; assist in supervising or directing the work of other scientists, technicians, and other workers and evaluating the accuracy of their results; assist in teaching or advising undergraduate or graduate students or supervising their research
Assist with instructing undergraduate, graduate, and medical students in methods or procedures
As assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in biology or a related field and seven years of experience or Master's degree in biology or a related field with five year of experience. Doctoral degree in biology or related field with two years of experience
Preferred
PhD and two years experience
Benefits
Health Assessment Required: Yes
Company
University of Florida
University of Florida is a public land-grant research university in Gainesville, Florida.
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