Biological Scientist III

Classification Title

Biological Scientist III

• Bachelor's degree in biology or a related field and seven years of experience
• Master's degree in biology or a related field with five years of experience
• Doctoral degree in biology or related field with two years of experience

• Develop novel computational approaches and analytical tools to sustain line‑specific breeding programs
• Design and direct ELISA testing for Alpha‑1 Antitrypsin, overseeing technician performance, reviewing & interpreting results related to breeding protocols
• Design and develop dose‑escalation studies involving live specimens, managing drug administration per IACUC protocols
• Collect, dissect, examine, and interpret results of murine tissue and organ harvest
• Develop, organize, and conduct flow analysis and data interpretation
• Provide intellectual input on cloning strategies for generation of unique plasmids and adenovector viruses; isolate and maintain bacterial cultures
• Develop and maintain IBC and IACUC protocol submissions, revisions, and amendments
• Create organization strategy for sample inventory across multiple animal colonies; collaborate with UF Information Technology on database systems and web‑based tools; evaluate and test new software for statistical & computational modeling
• Manage laboratory teams, monitor, and direct scientific efforts with murine colonies
• Review laboratory team reports and proposals for accuracy and compliance with IACUC policies and regulations
• Supervise other scientists, undergraduate students, and volunteers in the laboratory
• Coordinate experiments involving live animals that undergo exposures, treatments, and procedures with other campus research groups
• Monitor experiments with live animals and document weekly parameters: exposure/treatment delivery, animal weight, and well‑being
• Interact and coordinate with off‑campus collaborators for sample shipments, online meetings, and in‑person visits
• Prepare quarterly performance reports of scientists, students, and volunteers under direct supervision

$60,000 – $70,000 annually

Same as Classification Minimum Requirements

5–10 years bench experience in a research laboratory setting

Upload cover letter and resume, and submit your application by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Yes

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Higher Education

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