OPS Biological Scientist

OPs Biological Scientist (Finance)

Integrative Biology is one of the largest departments in the College of Arts and Sciences, containing robust master and doctorate degree programs. The department supports a very active research program producing millions of dollars in grant awards.

• This position requires a Bachelor's degree in a natural, physical or medical science. Progressively responsible experience involving scientific laboratory or field work may be substituted for the required college education on a year for year basis.
• Degree Equivalency Clause:
  Four years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree. Senate Bill 1310
  - The Florida Senate (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S. SB 1310:
  Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements. A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed: (a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree; (b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree; (c) Six years of direct experience for a master's degree;
  
  (d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or (e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree. Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment. Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.

• Performs standard laboratory procedures.
• Performs standardized experimental protocols.
• Orders laboratory equipment, calibrates instruments, and prepares laboratory equipment for use as requested or needed.
• Keeps records of the conduct and outcome of laboratory analyses. May enter data into a database. Monitors the work of student assistants.
• Prepares graphs, charts and tables from experimental results for inclusion in presentations and publications.

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. USF offers a first‑class benefits package that includes medical, dental, and life insurance plans; retirement plan options; employee and dependent tuition programs; generous leave; and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.