Biological Scientist II - Independent, molecular and cell biology experiments.

Bachelor’s degree in biology or a closely related field and three years of relevant experience; or a Master’s degree in biology or a closely related field and one year of relevant experience; Doctoral degree in biology or a closely related field.

Assist the P.I. in the design and implementation of new laboratory protocols and perform mouse research studies. Responsible for independently directing and implementing the design, construction, and testing of new laboratory protocols. Design and perform molecular and cell biology experiments. Additional responsibility in culturing human fibroblasts, LCLs, reprogramming, and differentiating patient-derived induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs).

Supervising/ training lab personnel. Supervising laboratory technician (s) that are directly working on projects as well as providing technical help to scientists working in the lab. Train and supervise graduate assistants as required.

Data analysis and preparation of manuscripts. Management of data analysis and the preparation of this data into figures for presentation in manuscripts for publication. Assist the P.I. in writing and revising manuscripts.

General laboratory maintenance: including ordering, inventory, supervising compliance with hazardous waste and biological safety requirements, routine record keeping, maintaining stock solutions including cell culture media and common buffers

Responsible for and required to protect laboratory (and UF) intellectual property. This includes maintaining confidential data accurately and safely in accordance with laboratory notebook SOPs and UF IP policy.

The annual salary range is $46,000 - $52,000 and is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Bachelor’s degree in biology or a closely related field and three years of relevant experience; or a Master’s degree in biology or a closely related field and one year of relevant experience; or a Doctoral degree in biology or a closely related field.

Experience working with ataxia and ALS mouse models. Experience performing histological experiments to detect motor neuron degeneration and the presence of repeat-associated non-ATG (RAN) proteins. Experience working on repeat expansion diseases.

This is a time-limited position, and all applicants MUST apply online through Careers at UF.

If you are a Florida resident claiming veteran's preference, please upload a copy of your DD-214 for consideration.

In order to be considered, you must upload references, cover letter, and resume/CV.

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

An application must be submitted by 11:55 pm. (EDT) of the posting end date.