Biological Scientist II-Department of Neurosurgery-RNA Engineering Laboratory

Biological Scientist II-Department of Neurosurgery-RNA Engineering Laboratory

Job No: 539558

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Biology/Life Science

Department: 29190000 - MD-NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY

Classification Title:
Biological Scientist II

Classification Minimum Requirements:
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.

Job Description:
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, tissue collection and banking, maintaining procedures and protocols, collecting biological samples (blood, tissues, etc.), and maintaining laboratory records.
Under minimal supervision, perform human clinical trial patient sample blood processing Including PBMC processing and cryopreservation, banking samples, updating SOPS as needed Keeping proper records for all trials, organizing clinical samples, running clinical flow cytometry on patient PBMCs Some confocal microscopy includes analyzing and reporting data. Adjust/modify experimental design 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, 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. Participate in writing and editing SOPs (standard operating procedures) for the laboratory

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:

• At least 3 years of previous mouse experience required, ALAC, or LATG certified mouse person.
• Experience in 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.

Health Assessment Required:
Yes

Applications Close: 29 April 2026