Biological Scientist I

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Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Biology/Life Science, Veteran's Preference Eligible, Health Care Administration/Support
Department:29080100 - MD-PATHOLOGY-GENERAL

Classification Title:

Biological ScientiEnst I

Job Description:
  • Receive human blood specimens from local and external clinics, perform tissue component
    processing on these samples such as DNA extraction, serum isolation, and plasma isolation.
    Subsequently log these collected materials in a database and store all components for future use
  • Perform cell separations by either magnetic or FACS sorting methods, then prepare cells for nucleic
    acid isolation and future sequencing experiments.
  • Isolation of peripheral blood mononuclear cells from human blood specimens. Subsequent tissue
    culturing or cryopreservation for future use.
  • Perform flow cytometry processing from human and animal blood and tissue, then collect data for
    these experiments on flow cytometry instrumentation.
  • Entry, input, QC, and maintenance of several established HIPAA and IRB compliant databases of
    human samples and their experimental results. Interface directly with UFDI data management to ensure industry and academic compliance with current data principles.
  • Inventory maintenance and ordering of reagents, supplies, and necessary materials for human
    sample processing protocols.
  • Perform other experimental procedures on collected samples such as Genotyping, PCR, western
    blot, Elisa, ScRNAseq, tissue processing, immunohistochemistry, and FACS.
  • Additional duties as assigned by the Laboratory Manager and the Principal Investigator.
Expected Salary:

Starting salary is between $19.16 - $23.95 per hour

Minimum Requirements:

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

Preferred Qualifications: •Meticulous attention to data entry details.
•Ability to prioritize duties and organize time.
•Ability to work with an extensive array of computer progams.
•Good team and interpersonal skills to interact with investigators and lab personnel.
•Flow cytometry and tissue culture experience preferred.
•Experience with equipment connected computing hardware and software for data analysis preferred.
•3-plus years in Type 1 Diabetes research and biobanking
Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

The University of Florida is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

This is a time limited position.

This position is eligible for veteran’s preference. If you are claiming veteran’s preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information.

This requisition is being reposted. All previous applicants are still under review and need not reapply.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required: Yes

 

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