Biological Scientist III
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Research/Development
Research Scientist, Clinical Research -
Healthcare
Clinical Research
Job no: 538278
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Biology/Life Science, Veterinary Medicine/Animal Care
Department: - MD-PULMONARY-OTHER
Classification
Title:
Biological Scientist III
Classification
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in biology or a related field and seven years of experience or 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 as required to achieve and maintain line specific breeding programs
- Design and direct ELISA testing for Alpha-1 Antitrypsin, to include oversight of technicians performing testing, review and interpretation of results, as it relates to breeding protocols
- Design and develop dose escalation studies involving live specimens under controlled surroundings and handle administration of drug treatments in accordance with 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 as to cloning strategies utilized in generation of unique plasmids and adenovector viruses. Isolate and maintain cultures of bacteria
- Develop and maintain IBC and IACUC protocol submissions, revisions and amendments
- Create novel organization strategy for maintenance of sample inventory for multiple animal colonies, to include conferring/collaborating with UF Information Technology in evaluating new database systems, create or modify web-based tools and test potentially new software to provide statistical and computational tools for development of statistics models
- Manage laboratory teams, monitor and direct scientific efforts relating to murine colonies.
- Review laboratory team reports and proposals for accuracy and adherence to IACUC policies and regulations.
- Supervise other scientists, undergraduate students, and volunteers in the laboratory
- Coordinate experiments involving live animals that will undergo exposures, treatment and procedures in collaboration with other research groups on campus
- Monitor experiments involving live animals and document weekly parameters related to exposure / treatment delivery, animal weight and well-being
- 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, students, and volunteers under direct supervision.
Expected Salary: $60,/annually
Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in biology or a related field and seven years of experience or 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.
Preferred: 5-10 years bench experience in a research laboratory setting.
Special Instructions To Applicants: In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.
Final date to receive applications: 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment
Required:
Yes
Advertised: 22 Dec 2025 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 18 Jan 2026 Eastern Standard Time
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