Biological Scientist

Job no: 541372
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Veteran's Preference Eligible, Health Care Administration/Support
Department:  - MD-UF DIABETES INSTITUTE

Classification

Title:

Biological Scientist I

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

Job Description:

The Diabetes Institute is recruiting to fill two Biological Scientist I positions. These candidates will be responsible for performing a variety of laboratory procedures and techniques for the University of Florida Diabetes Institute (UFDI) Screening Treatment Education Prevention Support (STEPS) autoantibody screening and serology core.

Duties Include:

Assisting with the autoantibody screening process for prediction of type 1 diabetes. This involves performing ELISA experiments, shipping and receiving from multiple sites statewide, ordering and receiving necessary materials, and preparing and performing screening tests.

Preparing and conducting standard methodologies for the extraction, identification, expression, purification, and isolation of proteins, nucleic acids, tissues, and other cell components. These techniques may include polymerase chain reaction (PCR and RT-PCR), ELISA, RIA, Flow Cytometry, Mononuclear cell enrichment, clinical assays such as HbA1c and CBC, and modern IHC techniques.

Maintenance and operation of equipment such as spectrophotometers, multiplex instruments, and plate washers.

Interfacing with secure databases to input all generated data In coordination with UFDI data managers, and perform QA/QC and some preliminary analysis on said data

Acting as a laboratory waste and chemical inventory technician, assisting the laboratory manager with ensuring EH&S compliance for laboratory safety standards

• Other scientific, maintenance, and operational tasks as assigned by UFDI STEPS management.

Starting salary is between $22.03 - $23.95 per hour,commensurate with education or experience

Required Qualifications:

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

Preferred:

Meticulous attention to data entry details. Ability to prioritize duties and organize time. Ability to work with proficiency the computer programs Word, Excel, and Graphpad Prism. Good team and interpersonal skills to interact with investigators and lab personnel across the spectrum of an academic lab. Experience with ELISA and other serology techniques.

This is a time-limited position.

This position is eligible for veterans’ preference.

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

Health Assessment

Required:

Health Assessment

Required:

Yes

Advertised: 17 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 24 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.