Biological Scientist IV - Pulmonary

Biological Scientist IV - Pulmonary

Job No: 540561
Work Type: Full Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Biology/Life Science
Department: 29050900 - MD-PULMONARY MEDICINE

Job Description
Classification Title:

Biological Scientist IV

Classification Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in biology or a related field and thirteen years of experience or Master's degree in biology or a related field with eleven year of experience. Doctoral degree in biology or related field with eight years of experience.

Job Description:

The Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine is accepting applications for a Biological Scientist IV. The position will reside within the Division's Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Laboratory and will report directly to Dr. Karina Serban, the laboratory director and an experienced physician-scientist in the field of Alpha-1 deficiency and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Human and murine tissue processing and epithelial cell isolation and precision cut lung slices (PCLS)-related Experiments 

• Develop novel approaches and analytical tools as required to harvest and maintain epithelial cells and PCLSs cultures derived from human explanted lungs and murine lungs.
• Design and develop dose escalation studies involving alveolar organoids and PCLSs cultures in accordance with IRB and IBC protocols.
• Collect, dissect, examine and interpret results of human and murine epithelial cells and tissue harvest.
• Develop, organize and conduct immunofluorescence and FACS analysis and data interpretation.
• Design and direct metabolism assays (Seahorse), to include oversight of technicians performing testing, review and interpretation of results.
• Provide intellectual input as to troubleshooting strategies utilized in organoids and PCLS cultures.

Scholarly activities related to Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency and COPD research conducted in the lab

• Analyze and interpret data, prepare graphs and figures for meetings and grant submissions.
• Present data and manuscripts in weekly lab meeting and annually in divisional meetings.
• Design and direct ELISA testing for Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency to include oversight of technicians performing the testing, review and interpret the results.
• Participate in bio-product development to include initial designs, pilot experiments, and collaborating with the Office of Technology and Licensing for assurance of appropriate patents.
• Create or modify web-based tools and test potentially new software to provide statistical and computational tools for big data interpretation.

Managerial Duties

• Supervise other scientists and undergraduate students.
• Coordinate experiments involving human tissue harvest to include procedures in collaboration with lung transplant team and other research groups on campus.
• Interact and coordinate with off-campus collaborators samples shipments, common on-line meetings, and in-person visits.
• Prepare a quarterly report on the performance of the scientists and students, under direct supervision.

Expected Salary:

$70,000 - $92,200; Commensurate with education and experience

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in biology or a related field and thirteen years of experience or Master's degree in biology or a related field with eleven year of experience. Doctoral degree in biology or related field with eight years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with human and murine tissue handling, 3D culture of PCLS and epithelial cells in organoids model are a must. This position will require independent thinking and the ability to serve as leader on complex projects to investigate new molecular signaling and physiological changes in murine models of Alpha-1 deficiency and COPD. The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in a variety of the field's concepts, allowing for development of novel practices and procedures as well as being able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

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

Health Assessment Required: Yes

 

Applications Close: 27 July 2026

To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/540561

Our Commitment:
The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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