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Biological Scientist I

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$22.50–$23 Per Hour
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Bakery, Biology, Calibration, Cloning, Communication Skills, DNA, Data Collection, Environmental Health, International Health, Laboratory Equipment, Maintain Compliance, Molecular Biology, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Presentation/Verbal Skills, Public Health, Regulatory Compliance, Research Laboratory, Research Skills, Staff Training, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Statistical Programming Languages, Teach Graduate Students, Toxicology, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Gainesville, FL
POSTED
7 days ago
This position is located in the Department of Environmental and Global Health in the College of Public Health and Health Professions. This position provides administrative and laboratory support for Dr. Tracie Baker’s research program. Duties for this position include lab administration, regulatory compliance, maintaining zebrafish colony and other tasks as assigned. This position will assist with environmental health, toxicology, and molecular biology research and maintain zebrafish colony and laboratory.
Classification Title:

Biological Scientist I

Classification Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in biology or a closely related life science field.

Job Description:

Research-
The Biological Scientist will assist laboratory staff in the conduct of research under the supervision of postdocs or the principal investigator, as appropriate. Research will include collection of data using basic molecular procedures (DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, electrophoresis, molecular cloning, sequencing) and performing gene expression analysis (qRT-PCR). Participate in group meetings and individual meetings with the principal investigator to discuss research results.

Laboratory Support-
This individual will serve as the administrative support of the laboratory. Their overall responsibility is to maintain proper function and organization of the laboratory including, but not limited to, the following duties: managing the day to day operations of the zebrafish colony, ordering (and tracking receipt of) supplies, ensuring maintenance/calibration of laboratory equipment, organizing SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), assuring regulatory compliance, and updating records. Work productively in a multi-disciplinary lab environment by interacting positively with undergraduate students, graduate students, research associates, and collaborators.

Training of lab personnel-
Train, work productively, and interact positively with undergraduate students, graduate students, research associates, and collaborators in a multi-disciplinary lab environment. Will be directly involved in training graduate and undergraduate researchers in the laboratory on research methods, lab safety, SOPs.

Expected Salary:

$22.50 - $23.00 per hour; commensurate with education and experience.

The University of Florida (UF) offers an exceptional benefits package, including health, dental and vision insurance; state retirement plans; a generous leave program; and tuition assistance. UF is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer. For more information on benefits, please visit UF HR Benefits and Rewards at https://benefits.hr.ufl.edu/.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in biology or a closely related life science field.

Preferred:

This position is particularly well-suited for a recent college graduate interested in gaining first-hand experience in biomedical research. Successful candidates will be highly motivated and have the ability to execute an original research project along with excellent verbal and written communication ability. Experience with statistical programs and/or Excel, and some previous research experience is preferred.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your resume and cover letter.

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

This is a time-limited position.

This position is eligible for Veteran’s Preference. If you are claiming Veteran’s Preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy with your application for consideration.

If an accommodation is needed to apply for this position, please call 352/392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800/955- 8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the U.S. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida’s Sunshine Law. 

Health Assessment Required:Yes

 

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