• Biological Scientist II - Wu Lab

    University of Florida (Gainesville, FL)


    Biological Scientist II - Wu Lab

     

    Work type: Staff Full-Time

     

    Categories: Biology/Life Science

     

    Department: 29060000 - MD-MOLECULAR GENTCS / MICROBIO

    Classification Title:

    Biological Scientist II - Wu Lab

    Classification Minimum Requirements:

    Doctoral degree in biology or a closely related field; or a master’s degree in biology or a closely related field and one year of relevant experience; or a bachelor’s degree in biology or a closely related field and three years of relevant experience.

    Job Description:

    Provide technical assistance to ongoing projects. Assist with design, implementation, and conduct laboratory protocol and experiments using standard assays for DNA, RNA, and proteins, gene knockdown and knockouts, and cell-based assays, and mouse tumor models.

     

    Data analysis and technical review of data. Preparation of manuscripts. Management of data analysis and the preparation of this data into figures for presentation in manuscripts for publication. Assist the Principal Investigator in writing and revising manuscripts

     

    General laboratory maintenance includes ordering, inventory, radiation surveys, supervising compliance with hazardous waste and biological safety requirements, routine record keeping, maintaining stock solutions, including cell culture media and common buffers.

     

    Supervision of OPS lab helper/dishwasher, student assistants, and graduate assistants.

     

    Other assigned duties, as needed, to fulfill the mission of the department and to abide by the values of the College of Medicine.

    Expected Salary:

    46,000 - $60,000 annually. Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

    Required Qualifications:

    Doctoral degree in biology or a closely related field; or a master’s degree in biology or a closely related field and one year of relevant experience; or a bachelor’s degree in biology or a closely related field and three years of relevant experience.

    Preferred:

    Experience with mouse models of lung cancer, including genetically engineered model and syngeneic and x

     

    This is a time-limited position, and all applicants MUST apply online through Careers at UF.

     

    In order to be considered, you must upload a resume/CV.

     

    The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

     

    If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

     

    The application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (EDT) of the posting end date.

    Special Instructions to Applicants:

    This is a time-limited position, and all applicants MUST apply online through Careers at UF.

     

    In order to be considered, you must upload a resume/CV.

     

    The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

     

    If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

     

    Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (EDT) of the posting end date.

     

    Health Assessment Required:Yes

     

    Advertised: 05 Jun 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

     

    Applications close: 12 Jun 2025 Eastern Daylight Time