Biological Scientist I-Khanna Lab
About The Position
This position involves planning, designing, and conducting advanced research projects primarily involving RNA-scope of neurons and wide field microscopy. The role also includes performing recombinant DNA techniques, protein biochemistry, cell culture, and cellular biology experiments. The Biological Scientist I will serve as a liaison between the Principal Investigator/Director, lab staff, and collaborators, coordinate special studies, and ensure compliance with laboratory regulations. Responsibilities also include managing the ordering process, maintaining lab supply inventory, and analyzing data for scientific publications, grants, and presentations. The role requires assisting in the preparation of scientific manuscripts and managing laboratory research records.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in biology or a closely related life science field.
Nice To Haves
- Extensive experience with RNA scope, protein chemistry, and sterile cell culture of mammalian cells
Responsibilities
- Plan, design, and conduct advanced research projects primarily involving RNA-scope of neurons and wide field microscopy.
- Perform recombinant DNA techniques including isolation and purification of plasmid DNA, restriction enzymatic analysis of DNA, PCR, qPCR, bacterial transformations, agarose gel electrophoresis, and transformation.
- Perform Protein Biochemistry including SDS-PAGE, Western Blotting and ELISA.
- Perform research experiments investigating mechanisms of action of channel interfering compounds in rodent nociceptors.
- Perform mammalian cell transfections and mammalian cell culture techniques.
- Perform confocal and wide-field microscopy.
- Serve as a liaison between PI/Director, lab staff, and collaborators within as well as external to UF.
- Coordinate special studies or projects as directed.
- Coordinate activities of all ongoing research projects.
- Ensure complete understanding and compliance with all required laboratory regulations such as ACS, EH&S, IACUC, UF, State and Federal guidelines.
- Maintain accurate records and legal documentation required by institutional policies such as biological, and chemical safety policies.
- Manage ordering process to ensure efficient and cost-effective use of grant funding.
- Maintain lab supply inventory to ensure supplies are available for scheduled research projects.
- Research and evaluate new products, compare and negotiate vendor prices.
- Analyze data and assemble results for scientific publications, grants, and conference presentations.
- Assist in preparing data for scientific manuscripts, abstracts, grants, and other documents.
- Manage accurate and complete laboratory research records and prepare daily written reports of experimental results.
- Assist laboratory research with searches for and review of scientific literature relevant to the research focus of the laboratory.
- Aid in the development of new research and laboratory protocols.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
