Biological Scientist

University of South Florida • Tampa, FL

5d

About The Position

A Biological Scientist performs a variety of laboratory and/or field analyses
which require familiarity with standard scientific techniques and equipment in
disciplines such as microbiology, physiology, pathology, ecology, natural
resources or botany. Work requires practical and basic theoretical knowledge in
order to modify analytical procedures and to interpret and describe test
results.

Nature of Work: 

This position typically reports to the principal investigator or a Scientific
Researcher on a research project. A Biological Scientist conducts experimental
protocols and modifies those protocols in order to meet research objectives.
These protocols involve both practical and basic theoretical knowledge of the
specific processes and specialized equipment involved in research within a
particular discipline. A Biological Scientist prepares descriptions of
laboratory or field techniques and collects, analyzes and describes data on
research projects. Work at this level is distinguished from Research Lab
Technicians by modifying and adapting standard procedures to meet the needs of
the project and by preparing summaries of the research techniques and results.
The work is distinguished from a Sr. Biological Scientist or higher level
researcher in that it is does not regularly and customarily develop or determine
the type of analysis to be performed nor prepare interpretive data for
publication. The position may perform a minor amount of administrative duties
such as monitoring budgets, and drafting administrative forms and reports, but
such duties should not account for more than 20% of the work performed by
positions in this class.

Requirements

• Familiarity with standard scientific techniques and equipment in disciplines such as microbiology, physiology, pathology, ecology, natural resources or botany.
• Practical and basic theoretical knowledge in order to modify analytical procedures and to interpret and describe test results.

Responsibilities

• Conducts experimental protocols and modifies those protocols in order to meet research objectives.
• Prepares descriptions of laboratory or field techniques
• Collects, analyzes and describes data on research projects.
• May perform a minor amount of administrative duties such as monitoring budgets, and drafting administrative forms and reports

Benefits

• medical, dental and life insurance plans
• retirement plan options
• employee and dependent tuition programs
• generous leave
• hundreds of employee perks and discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed