| Classification Title: | Biological Scientist IV - Mouse manager maintenance and breeding of mice for experimental cohorts |
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| Classification Minimum Requirements: | Doctoral degree in biology or a closely related field and eight years of experience in the field or in a related area; or masters degree in biology or a closely related field and eleven years of experience in the field or in a related area; or bachelors degree in biology or a closely related field and thirteen years of experience in the field or in a related area. |
| Job Description: | Conduct research within the lab providing technical assistance to ongoing projects making detailed observations analyzing and interpreting results. The specific experiments and techniques utilized by this person will change according to the ongoing discoveries and goals of the research team but may include characterization of behavioral and molecular phenotypes in transgenic mice tissue collection for DNA RAN protein and histological analysis including FISH immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence. High-level organization maintenance and breeding of mice (husbandry setting up mating cages weaning pups tail snips genotyping and monitoring health concerns) for specific research studies. Coordinate with Animal Care Services staff to troubleshoot issues with mice on a day-to-day basis. Provide training and supervise the work of other scientists technicians and lab members. Develop protocols to improve existing techniques or to incorporate new diagnostic procedures into the design and implementation of new laboratory protocols. Plan and conduct biological research in accordance with stipulated protocols and quality and safety standards. Arrange for the ordering of mice shipment of mice to collaborators at other institutions and oversight/maintenance of meticulous records of the mouse colony. Assist other lab members with the application and assessment of various molecular therapeutic approaches in mouse models ICV injections mouse surgeries and behavioral analysis. Assist in the effective planning and implementation of project timelines and assist in ensuring project milestones are met. Management of data and data analyses. Writing and revising manuscripts. General laboratory maintenance including ordering inventory management supervising compliance with hazardous waste and biological safety requirements and routine record keeping. Responsible for and required to protect laboratory (and UF) intellectual property. This includes maintaining confidential data accurately and safely in accordance with laboratory notebook SOPs and UF IP policy. |
| Expected Salary: | $80000 to $85000 annually and is commensurate with qualifications and experience. |
| Required Qualifications: | Doctoral degree in biology or a closely related field and eight years of experience in the field or in a related area; or masters degree in biology or a closely related field and eleven years of experience in the field or in a related area; or bachelors degree in biology or a closely related field and thirteen years of experience in the field or in a related area. |
| Preferred: | Highly knowledgeable with a variety of the fields concepts practices and procedures. Analyzes existing methodologies formulates hypotheses modifies existing procedures and develops novel procedures for biological and/or other supporting scientific disciplines. This position requires an efficient highly motivated and resourceful Biological Scientist to contribute to an active research program within Dr. Ranums research laboratory. This position requires hands-on technical expertise in molecular biology cell culture handling and dissection of mice and immunohistology. Must be a self-starter independent thinker and proactive problem solver with excellent follow-through; must accept a high level of accountability and responsibility; must demonstrate exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills. |
| Special Instructions to Applicants: | *** This position is open to current UF employees only *** This is a time-limited position and all applicants MUST apply online through Careers at UF. In order to be considered you must upload references and a resume/CV. A Criminal Background check is required and this is not a remote work position. It is located on the University of Florida main campus in Gainesville FL. We Offer Exceptional Benefits: The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. To learn more about Gainesville and the surrounding areas please visit the Guide to Greater Gainesville which shares information about our neighborhoods schools zoning culture leisure and more at is a vibrant city with a low cost of living diverse population excellent public schools Division I NCAA sports and no state income tax. The area is known for its nature parks bike trails sporting events museums mild winters and warm summers. Being centrally located Gainesville is easily situated for a day trip to beautiful beaches along the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico as well as to theme parks like Disney World. Other nearby cities include Orlando Jacksonville and Tampa. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at learn more about the University of Florida (UF) please visit an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position please call or the Florida Relay System at (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Floridas Sunshine Law. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (EDT) of the posting end date. |
| Health Assessment Required: | Yes |
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