Biological Scientist II-Department of Neurosurgery- Preston . Wells Jr. Center Brain Tumor Therapy
Listed on 2026-07-26
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Research/Development
Research Scientist, Biomedical Science, Biology
Biological Scientist II
The Biological Scientist II will mainly focus on performing molecular biology experiments. Additionally, will be responsible for general laboratory management duties, monitoring and caring for laboratory animals, and conducting experimental work within the Preston
A. Wells Jr. Center for Brain Tumor Therapy within the Department of Neurosurgery.
Duties include:
Under minimal supervision, perform experimental work, including: flow cytometry, confocal microscopy, RNA seq analysis, in vivo animal experiments, culture and engineer cells in vitro. Includes analyzing data and reporting data. Adjust/modify experimental designs as necessary based on experimental data analysis. Assist with report writing and developing presentations. Participates in laboratory management, including: maintaining lab equipment, keeping inventory updated, purchasing lab and office supplies, maintaining laboratory safety programs, training of personnel in laboratory safety techniques, keep laboratory records, preparing reagents, maintaining clean work areas, and managing chemical and biological waste.
Animal work, including: monitoring and care, surgical support (intracranial and subcutaneous tumor implantation in mice), post-surgical monitoring and care, health evaluation and surveillance, giving injections (intravenous, subcutaneous, intraperitoneal, etc), removing sutures, maintaining procedures and protocols, collecting biological samples (blood, tissues, etc.), and maintaining laboratory records.
Expected Salary: $61,350-$69,700
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in biology or a related field and three years of experience or Master's degree in biology or a related field with one year of relevant experience.
Preferred:
Experience in fluorescent imaging, flow cytometry, and animal methods.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
For consideration, please complete an application and include a cover letter, resume and the names and email addresses of three to five references. The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
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