Biological Scientist II

Job No: 541267
Work Type: Full Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Biology/Life Science, Grant or Research Administration, Veterinary Medicine/Animal Care
Department: 28100000 - VM-INFECT DISEASE & IMMUNOLOGY

Job Description

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:

Design, execute, and analyze clinical, veterinary, lab- and field-derived samples using the MassARRAY platform.
Employ molecular biology, microbiology, genomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics techniques.
Collaborate with in-laboratory microbiologists, virologists, parasitologists, vector biologists, and bioinformatics to integrate multi-omics data.
Molecular lab management, inventory and instrument maintenance.
Contribute to the generation of findings needed for grant submission to funding agencies.

Expected Salary: $53,000 - $54,000 annual salary

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:

Molecular Biology: PCR, RT-qPCR, DNA/RNA isolation and purification, primer design, DNA assembly
Microbiology: bacterial culture, human pathogen characterization, bacterial transformation, and mutagenesis
Tissue Culture: human induced pluripotent stem cell differentiation, human and murin immortalized cell lines, 3D cardiac organoid development, human blood-brain barrier models, TEER measurement, transwell-based assays
Immunoassays: ELISA, Western blot immunofluorescence microscopy, flow cytometry
Experience in widefield/confocal fluorescence microscopy, scanning electron microscopy
Familiarity with various murine models for infectious disease pathogenesis studies

Special Instructions to Applicants: In 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.

This is a time-limited position.

Health Assessment Required: Yes

Applications Close: 22 September 2026

Our Commitment: The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392- 2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.

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