Sr. Biological Scientist

University of South Florida•Tampa, FL

20h•$51,792 - $77,681

About The Position

This position typically reports to the principal investigator or Scientific Researcher on a research project and performs a variety of controlled studies. A Sr. Biological Scientist plans and conducts experimental protocols within the framework of the research objectives. These protocols involve both theoretical and practical knowledge of the specific processes and specialized equipment involved in research within a particular discipline. A Sr. Biological Scientist collects and analyzes data on research projects, and typically drafts portions of research reports and publications. Work at this level is distinguished from non-exempt work such as Biological Scientist by modifying and adapting standard procedures to meet the needs of the project, analyzing data in preparation for publication, and co-authoring manuscripts for publication. This work meets the FLSA criteria for a professional exemption since it requires advanced knowledge in a field of science which is predominantly intellectual in character and requires the consistent exercise of discretion and judgment. The work is distinguished from a Scientific Researcher or higher level researcher since it is does not collaborate with faculty on setting the overall research direction nor perform the final interpretation within an academic discipline of project results. This position may perform a minor amount of administrative duties such as monitoring budgets, and drafting administrative forms and reports. However, work is distinguished from primarily administrative jobs by performing work as an investigator, a scientist, or a research data analyst, rather than preparing and administering budgets, reporting effort, paying expenses, or administering human resources functions.

Requirements

Advanced knowledge in a field of science which is predominantly intellectual in character.
Consistent exercise of discretion and judgment.
Theoretical and practical knowledge of specific processes and specialized equipment involved in research within a particular discipline.

Responsibilities

Plans and conducts experimental protocols within the framework of research objectives.
Collects and analyzes data on research projects.
Drafts portions of research reports and publications.
Modifies and adapts standard procedures to meet the needs of the project.
Analyzes data in preparation for publication.
Co-authors manuscripts for publication.
May perform a minor amount of administrative duties such as monitoring budgets, and drafting administrative forms and reports.