Advanced Research Scientist

University of South Florida • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

The Advanced Research Scientist will perform a variety of experiments which require competency with standard and more advanced scientific techniques and equipment in disciplines such as biochemistry, molecular biology, microbiology, genomics, physiology, and pathology/microscopy. The individual must be confident in conducting in-vivo experiments in rodent models. Work also includes contribution to the design, execution, and troubleshooting of experiments. The individual may act as a laboratory expert in certain specialized techniques and be expected to learn new techniques to meet experimental goals. Provides data or figures of publication quality for manuscripts or grants. Analysis of results may rise to a greater level than Research Scientist.

Requirements

• This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a natural, physical or medical science with 2 years of experience.
• Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1310) is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
• SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed: (a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree; (b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree; (c) Six years of direct experience for a master’s degree; (d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or (e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
• Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.

Nice To Haves

• A master’s or Ph.D. in a natural, physical or medical science with 5 years of experience.
• Prior academic or industry experience in a laboratory setting.
• Handling and management of preclinical rodent models.
• Prior experience in a lab managerial role.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Plans and conducts laboratory research protocols in physiology and other related biological science disciplines under the leadership of the PI/supervisor. Maintains logs and records of experiments and observations, findings, surgical procedures, and results for use in presentations, publications, and grant applications.
• Animal colony maintenance - arranging breeding pairs and tracking pups, facilitating genotyping, managing cage numbers.
• Assist other researchers in the laboratory with conducting experiments.
• Contributes to research supply purchasing, financial management and general lab maintenance.
• Assist in coordinating with the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), Biosafety and Institutional Review Board (IRB) for animal/human research protocols, lab inspection, safety monitoring, and other compliance issues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level