Biological Scientist II Apply now (https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/674/gateway/default.aspx?c=apply&lJobID=534485&lJobSourceTypeID=796&sLanguage=en-us) Job no: 534485 Work type: Staff Full-Time Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) Categories: Biology/Life Science Department: 28050000 - VM-PHY SCI Classification Title: Biological Scientist II Job Description: – Participate in breeding rodent colonies, animal record keeping, animal handling and genotyping. Perform and modify as necessary laboratory animal procedures, including injections (subcutaneous, intramuscular, and tail vein) in rodents and blood collection. Assist in rodent surgeries, euthanasia, necropsies and collection of tissues. Clean and maintain surgical tools. Assist and train others within the lab. After completing appropriate training, this individual must be able to perform these procedures without the direct assistance of the supervisor. - Modify and implement existing research methods to study biological processes with PI supervision, Modify and implement existing research methods to study biological processes. Search scientific literature to refine procedures for research objectives. Conduct laboratory experiments, ensuring execution aligns with research goals. Modify computational techniques as needed. Participate in directing, coordinating, and organizing biological laboratory activities, managing laboratory duties, maintaining lab function by ordering supplies, implementing lab safety procedures and writing IACUC protocols, and assisting in maintaining fiscal records. Troubleshoot problems with procedures and update written procedures as needed. Facilitate daily operations. Maintenance of the laboratory includes: cleaning and properly allocating supplies, supply inventory, ordering supplies and equipment; updating reference research database in computer, arranging for the procurement of animals for experimental use; assisting in the management of monies allocated for research use, management of lab finances, assuring that the best price is found and that purchased items are appropriately documented, and to research alternative products, acquiring samples, and testing for efficacy. Communicate with vendors and support personnel. After completing appropriate training, this individual must be able to perform these procedures without direct assistance from supervisor. - Assist in managing laboratory teams and/or monitoring the quality of a student’s work. Participate in compiling data and creating or using statistical models to analyze data. Adjust experimental designs as necessary based on experimental data analysis. Perform various research procedures following specific protocols. These procedures will include but are not limited to preparation and calculation of concentration/dilution of solutions and pH analysis. Perform extraction of protein, DNA and RNA. Perform western blots, PCR, real-time PCR, immunocytochemistry and statistical data analysis. Tissue culture duties (including medium preparation, maintenance of cell cultures and assistance with in vitro experimentation). After completing appropriate training, this individual must be able to perform these procedures without direct assistance of the supervisor. – Assist in sampling plans or coordinating the collection of samples, processing tissues for histologic procedures using histology techniques including fixation, embedding, staining and immunohistochemistry. Participate in histologic processing of mouse tissues including: fixation, embedding, sectioning with a precision microtome and staining thin sections. Perform immunohistochemical staining for a variety of proteins. Perform data collection with a computer-assisted image analysis system. Entering data in spread sheets and statistical analyses. After completing appropriate training, this individual must be able to perform these procedures without the direct assistance of the supervisor. Expected Salary: Commensurate with qualifications 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. Preferred Qualifications: Special Instructions to Applicants: In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter, resume, and list of references. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. Health Assessment Required:Yes Advertised: 14 Jan 2025 Eastern Standard Time Applications close: 28 Jan 2025 Eastern Standard Time