Job no: 515901
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Agriculture/Life Science/Vet Medicine, Research/Scientific/Grants
Department:29060000 - MD-MOLECULAR GENTCS / MICROBIO

Biological Scientist I

This Biological Scientist position will condutct research related to gene expression regulation at the step of mRNA translation in the context of neurodegenerative diseases. In the first year, this position will support the Principla Investigator in setting up an efficient laboratory arrangement and establishing molecular and cell biology experiments while learning techniques. Using these set up, this position will design and perform experiments and contribute to solving important questions and problems.

• Assist the P.I. in the design, setting up, and perform laboratory experiments.
• Data management, analysis, and technical review of data. Organize results for lab notebook, presentation at research meetings, and publication in scientific journals. Independently troubleshoots problems.
• Establish laboratory protocol. Provide technical assistance to other lab members.
• Maintenance of inventory, hazardous waste and biological safety requirements, routine record keeping
• Set up general laboratory system and maintenance: includes ordering of stock solutions such as cell culture media, common buffers, and key regents.
• Training new laboratory members for the laboratory role including waste and safety roles.
• Any other duties, as needed, to fulfill the mission and to abide by the values of the College of Medicine.

$16 - $17 per hour base on education and experience.

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

Interest in biology. Must have good communication skills and be able to interact well with members of the laboratory. Good record keeping and meticulous attention to detail are required. Any research experience and knowledge will be plus especially, Biochemistry, molecular Biology, Cell biology, developmental biology, and neurology.

In order to be considered, you must upload references, cover letter, and resume/CV.

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 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information.

If an accommodation due to a disability 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 US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

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

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Advertised: 24 Feb 2021 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 03 Mar 2021 Eastern Standard Time