Biological Scientist
Biological Scientist
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Job Description
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.
Responsibilities
- Conducts and modifies laboratory research protocols in biological science disciplines such as microbiology physiology pathology ecology natural resources or botany.
- Adapts protocols and procedures to perform laboratory analyses. Uses instruments appropriate to the research that may require extensive training and both theoretical and practical knowledge to interpret results.
- Performs surgery on animals for experimental purposes including pre-operative intra-operative and and post-operative procedures.
- Performs and modifies laboratory tests on biological materials using methods such as mammalian tissue culture radioisotope labeling electrophoresis of protein and nucleotide samples bacterial transformation and growth sequencing and modification of nucleic acids.
- Maintains logs and records of laboratory techniques observations findings and results.
- Maintains project data bases. Performs analysis of data using statistical software.
- Instructs undergraduate students in laboratory methods.
- Performs literature searches for appropriate laboratory techniques.
- Maintains laboratory equipment arranges for repair as necessary orders and inventories laboratory supplies. May schedule the use of laboratory equipment by others.
Qualifications
This position requires a Bachelors degree in a natural physical or medical science. Progressively responsible experience involving scientific laboratory or field work may be substituted for the required college education on a year for year basis.
FLSB1310 Equivalency:
4 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for bachelors degree.
6 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for masters degree.
This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check
Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Contact theUSF ADA Lead ()to coordinate your accommodation request.
Employment Type
Full-Time
