Biological Scientist III - Pulmonary
Pulmonary•Gainesville, FL
•Onsite
About The Position
The Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine is accepting applications for a Biological Scientist III. The Biological Scientist III position in Rare Diseases, specifically Alpha-1 Antitrypsin deficiency, will reside in the laboratory of Dr. Karina Serban. The applicant will organize and direct the daily activities of the laboratory and will be responsible for supervising laboratory personnel, conducting and overseeing quality assurance and quality control, and collecting, analyzing, and interpreting lab results.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in biology or a related field and seven years of experience or Master’s degree in biology or a related field with five years of experience.
- Doctoral degree in biology or related field with two years of experience.
Nice To Haves
- MD or equivalent degree in biomedical sciences.
- Lab management experiences.
- Experience with small animal surgery and non-invasive imaging in research.
- Previous involvement in interdisciplinary research projects.
Responsibilities
- Lead research projects related to Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency as it relates to both pulmonary and hepatology.
- Perform related experiments with expertise in biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, physiology, including western blot, real-time PCR, ELISA, immunocytochemistry, cell culture, and histology.
- Review statistical studies, technological advances, and regulatory standards.
- Conduct data analysis, summary, and figure presentation for manuscripts and grant applications.
- Disseminate research results through reports, papers, and presentations.
- Present results at local seminars and scientific meetings.
- Animal colony management, genotyping, in vivo imaging, and small animal surgery.
- Organize and direct the daily activities of the laboratory.
- Train lab technicians and students about research methods.
- Supervise laboratory personnel and review laboratory team reports and proposals for accuracy and adherence to policies and regulations.
- Coordinate the developmental safety program for all laboratory settings, or specialized scientific or hazardous materials stores.
- Develop and maintain protocol submissions, revisions and amendments.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
