Biological Scientist -Khanna Lab

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Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Biology/Life Science
Department:  - MD-PHARMACOLOGY - THERAPEUTICS

Classification

Title:

Biological Scientist I

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

• RNA scope and Protein Chemistry: Plan, design, and conduct advanced research projects primarily involving RNA-scope of neurons and wide-field microscopy. Perform recombinant DNA techniques including isolation and purification of plasmid DNA, restriction enzymatic analysis of DNA, PCR, qPCR, bacterial transformations, agarose gel electrophoresis, and transformation;
  Protein Biochemistry including SDS-PAGE, Western Blotting and ELISA.
• Cell Culture and Cellular Biology: Perform research experiments investigating mechanisms of action of channel interfering compounds in rodent nociceptors; perform mammalian cell transfections; mammalian cell culture techniques; confocal and wide-field microscopy.
• Research Project Coordination: Serve as liaison between PI/Director, lab staff, and collaborators within as well as external to UF. Coordinates special studies or projects as directed; responsible for coordinating activities of all ongoing research projects. Responsible for the complete understanding and compliance with all required laboratory regulations such as ACS, EH&S, IACUC, UF, State and Federal guidelines. Maintains accurate records and legal documentation required by institutional policies such as biological and chemical safety policies.
  
  Manage ordering process to ensure efficient and cost-effective use of grant funding; maintain lab supply inventory to ensure supplies are available for scheduled research projects; researches and evaluates new products, compares and negotiates vendor prices.
• Scientific Writing and Dissemination: Analyze data and assemble results for scientific publications, grants, and conference presentations; assist in preparing data for scientific manuscripts, abstracts, grants, and other documents; manage accurate and complete laboratory research records and prepares daily written reports of experimental results; assist laboratory research with searches for and review of scientific literature relevant to the research focus of the laboratory.
  
  Aids in the development of new research and laboratory protocols.

• Bachelor's degree in biology or a closely related life science field.
• Preferred:
  Extensive experience with RNA scope, protein chemistry, and sterile cell culture of mammalian cells

• Monday – Friday 8 AM – 5 PM;
  Work after hours, on weekends, and holidays will be required as determined by experimental protocols
• In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter, resume and three references.
• Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment

Required:

Yes

Advertised: 07 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 21 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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