Biological Scientist II

Biological Scientist II

Classification

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in biology or a related field and three years of experience, or a Master's degree in biology or a related field with one year of relevant experience.

The Biological Scientist II will perform research in the laboratory of Dr. Barry Byrne, MD, PhD in the Department of Pediatrics - Child Health Research Institute (CHRI).

• Handling mice for setting up timed matings, weaning animals and maintaining rodent colonies.
• Participate in treating animals with pharmacological agents or AAV vectors via i.p., i.m., or i.v. injection.
• Conduct echocardiography, sensory and motor function, force mechanics, and metabolic studies.
• Collect organs and other tissue and embed specimens for sectioning or molecular analyses.

• Molecular cloning, plasmid purification, primer design, RNA and DNA isolation.
• Perform real-time PCR and PCR genotyping of transgenic mouse lines.
• Conduct in vitro studies exploring novel vectors in various cells, including expansion and maintenance of cell lines.
• Perform protein analysis by isolating protein of interest and analyzing western blots.

• Coordinate ordering of supplies in advance of experimental needs.
• Assist in supervising or directing the work of laboratory personnel and advising them on laboratory methods.
• Uphold laboratory safety policy compliance of all members and assist with regulatory compliance (EHS, IACUC, etc.).
• Compile experimental data for presentation in various formats (Graph Pad, Excel, etc.).
• Perform various tasks as assigned.

$46,000 - $52,000 annually; commensurate within this range based on qualifications and experience.

Bachelor’s degree in biology or a related field and three years of experience, or a Master’s degree in biology or a related field with one year of relevant experience.

• Extremely knowledgeable in laboratory procedures and meticulous in recording, tracking and reporting of data collected.
• B.S. degree in a related scientific field;
  Masters preferred.
• Doctoral degree in biology or a closely related field; or a master's degree in biology or a closely related field and one year of relevant experience; or a bachelor's degree in biology or a closely related field and three years of relevant experience.

To be considered for this position, please include a cover letter, resume and professional references with your online application form.

Monday through Friday, 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m.; nights and weekends as needed for ongoing research.

This is a time-limited position.

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

Yes

Entry level

Full-time

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Higher Education