Assistant Scientist
Listed on 2026-02-16
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Research/Development
Research Scientist, Biology
Job Overview
Job No: 538606
Work Type: Full Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Grant or Research Administration, Health Care Administration/Support, Medicine/Physicians
Department: - MD-PHYSIOLOGY AND AGING
ClassificationClassification
Title:
Assistant Scientist
Classification
Minimum Requirements:
Ph.D. in relevant field.
The Department of Physiology and Aging is seeking candidates for an Assistant Scientist to work in Dr. Huang Shuang's laboratory.
The Assistant Scientist will conduct routine and advanced research in cancer biology and experimental therapeutics. Research activities will involve in basic molecular and cell biology experiments (cell culture, subcloning, qPCR, etc), and in vivo tumorigenesis experiments (tumor implantation, treatment, live animal imaging). The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing and interpreting experimental data, as well as preparing manuscripts.
Additional responsibilities include mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, collaborating with internal and external research partners, and maintaining lab safety protocols. The Assistant Scientist will also help IACUC protocol submission, ensure compliance with institutional and federal regulations related to animal research and laboratory safety.
SalaryExpected Salary: $60,000 annually.
QualificationsRequired Qualifications: Ph.D. degree in a relevant field.
Preferred qualifications: Extensive experience in cancer biology research and therapeutics, cell cultures, subcloning, qPCR, in vivo tumor implantation and treatment, live animal imaging, analyzing and interpreting experimental data, IACUC protocols and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.
Special Instructions to ApplicantsIn order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
HealthHealth Assessment
Required:
No
Applications Close: 16 February 2026
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