Classification Title:
Biological Scientist II
Classification Minimum Requirements: 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. Job Description:
The Biological Scientist II will mainly focus on performing experiments that aid in the development of immunotherapeutic platforms. Additionally will be responsible for general laboratory management duties, monitoring and caring for laboratory animals, and conducting experimental work in within the Preston A. Wells Jr Center for Brain Tumor Therapy within the Department of Neurosurgery.
Duties include:
Under minimal supervision, perform experimental work, including: animal surgeries and treatments,
isolation and generation of immune cells, flow cytometry, RNA seq analysis, cell culture and engineering.
Includes analyzing data and reporting data. Generation of antigen-specific RNA. Adjust/modify
experimental designs as necessary based on experimental data analysis. Assist with report writing and
developing presentations.
Participates in laboratory management, including: 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. Helps with IACUC modifications. Participates in general upkeep
and maintenance of the UF Brain Tumor Immunotherapy Program.
Animal work, including: 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
Required Qualifications: 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. Preferred:
Experience in fluorescent imaging, flow cytometry, and animal methods.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
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.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required: Yes
