University of South Florida · 11 hours ago
Advanced Research Scientist
Tampa, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThe University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university dedicated to cultivating a talented workforce. The Advanced Research Scientist will perform a variety of lab and field experiments, contributing to the design and execution of experiments while providing data for publications and grants.
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Responsibilities
Performs a variety of lab and/or field experiments which require competency with standard and more advanced scientific techniques and equipment in disciplines such as molecular biology, microbiology, genomics, physiology, and pathology/microscopy
Work also includes contribution to the design, execution, and troubleshooting of the experiments
Modifications to the methods is expected to be based on familiarity with the essential underlying principles, and are made in a semiautonomous manner
The individual may act as a laboratory expert in certain specialized techniques, such as physiologic, molecular, genomic, or microscopic methods
Analysis of results may rise to a greater level than Research Scientist
Provides data or figures of publications quality for manuscripts or grants
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
This position requires a Bachelor's degree in a natural, physical or medical science with 2 years of experience
Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate 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
Benefits
Medical, dental and life insurance plans
Retirement plan options
Employee and dependent tuition programs
Generous leave
Hundreds of employee perks and discounts
Company
University of South Florida
University of South Florida is a public research university located in Tampa, Florida.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$170.33MKey Investors
The Duke Energy FoundationNational Institute of Standards and TechnologyFederal Railroad Administration
2024-09-17Grant· $0.07M
2024-04-03Grant· $0.2M
2023-09-25Grant· $17.07M
Leadership Team
Sidney Fernandes
CIO and Vice President Digital Experiences
Shilen Patel
Trustee
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