Biological Scientist I-Department of Neurosurgery

Job No: 527069
Work Type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Biology/Life Science
Department: 29190000 - MD-NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY

Job Description


Classification Title:

Biological Scientist I

Job Description:

Perform laboratory techniques including: cell culture, flow cytometry, molecular biology (PCR, nucleic acid extractions specifically RNA), microscopy.

May assist PI in providing technical supervision and assistance to students and volunteers.

Provide animal support services for faculty.

Participate in optimizing existing methods to study the mechanisms of biological processes; modify existing guidelines for procedures.

Schedule use of Animal Services surgical suites and coordination of tasks around schedule availability.

Provide anesthesia and surgical support for multiple species as necessary. Maintains preclinical health records and supporting records and databases as needed. Also gives injections, administers oral medications, removes sutures, dresses wounds and changes bandages, and provides other routine veterinary procedures.

Provide surgical and post-surgical monitoring and care.

Oversee undergraduate students in their research that includes animal work.

Provide communication and support, technical service support, irradiation support, and rodent surgical suite/ anesthesia cart.

Process incoming animals and assist in routine health maintenance.

Conduct preclinical experiments in animal models of brain tumors and tumor metastases.

Conduct preclinical experiments in animal models of brain tumors and tumor metastases; oversee their execution; maintain accurate laboratory records that record research methods, procedures, and results; prepare and maintain research findings, summaries, logs, and notes.

Assist with designing sampling plans or coordinate the collection of samples.

Assist with modifying existing protocols to improve existing techniques or to incorporate new diagnostic procedures; search scientific literature to select and modify methods and procedures most appropriate for research goals.

Collect biological and tissue specimens for diagnostic evaluations from laboratory animals.

This may include but is not limited to collecting blood samples, tissues from necropsy animals and any other specimen requested by the veterinary staff or other samples necessary for health surveillance.
.Complete necessary laboratory records and requisitions.

Collect and/or dissect specimens.

Expected Salary:

$18.98-$19.91

Minimum Requirements:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with animal models, including surgical procedures, treatment administration, and health monitoring

Prior training in tissue sample collection, handling, and downstream processing for flow cytometry, microscopy, and other molecular biology applications

Experience in microscopy, including tissue collection, processing, labeling, and imaging.

Prior training in cell culture & sterile technique

A basic understanding of or prior formal training in cancer biology and/or immunology

Basic statistical 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 committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information, and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

This is a time-limited position.

To claim veterans' preference, indicate the claim on the application and provide the required documentation by uploading a DD-214 (or equivalent certification from the Department of Veteran Affairs) and any additional supporting documentation based on the type of claim.

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

Health Assessment Required:
Yes



Applications Close: 08 Jun 2023

To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/527069/biological-scientist-idepartment-of-neurosurgery

The University is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.









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