Biological Scientist IV-Department of Neurosurgery-BTIP

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Biological Scientist IV will independently lead a project on the development of cellular immunotherapy against DIPG in pre-clinical models. This includes design and execution of experiments as well as data analysis. Additionally, they will be responsible for general laboratory management duties, monitoring and caring for laboratory animals within the Preston A. Wells Jr Center for Brain Tumor Therapy within the Department of Neurosurgery.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in biology or a related field and thirteen years of experience or Master's degree in biology or a related field with eleven year of experience.
• Doctoral degree in biology or related field with eight years of experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in cell culture, flow cytometry, and animal methods.
• Experience in experimental design.
• Experience in writing publication quality manuscripts and reviews.

Responsibilities

• Independently design experiments.
• Independently perform experimental work, including: animal surgeries, cell culture, flow cytometry, confocal microscopy, RNA seq analysis.
• Includes analyzing data and reporting data.
• Adjust/modify experimental designs as necessary based on experimental data analysis.
• Maintenance of experimental animals.
• Laboratory management, including: maintaining lab equipment, keeping inventory updated, purchasing lab and office supplies, maintaining laboratory safety programs, training of personnel in laboratory safety techniques, keep laboratory records, preparing reagents, maintaining clean work areas, and managing chemical and biological waste.
• Lead and manage the laboratory in the absence of the PI.
• Independently write manuscripts and grants.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree