Biological Scientist II

University Of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Florida seeks a Biological Scientist II to design and analyze diverse samples with the MassARRAY platform, applying molecular biology, microbiology, genomics and proteomics to generate multi-omics insights. Collaboration across in-lab experts and careful lab management are required to keep instruments and inventories in good order.

Role supports grant submissions and requires a biology degree with hands-on experience; garden-variety infectious disease work is part of the program at

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology or related field with three years of experience or Master’s degree with one year of experience.
• Experience with molecular biology techniques and omics-based analyses is preferred.
• Ability to plan, execute, and analyze complex experiments and grant-related work.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and analyze clinical, veterinary, lab- and field-derived samples using the MassARRAY platform.
• Employ molecular biology, microbiology, genomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics techniques.
• Collaborate with in-lab scientists to integrate multi-omics data.
• Molecular lab management, inventory and instrument maintenance.
• Contribute to findings for grant submissions.

Skills

Molecular biology

Microbiology

Tissue culture

Immunoassays

Microscopy

Infectious disease models

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology or related field with 3 years experience

Master's degree in biology or related field with 1 year experience

Job description

Job Details

• Job no: 541267
• Work type: Staff Full-Time
• Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
• Categories: Biology/Life Science, Grant or Research Administration, Veterinary Medicine/Animal Care
• Department: 28100000 - VM-INFECT DISEASE & IMMUNOLOGY

Classification Title

Biological Scientist II

Job Description

• Design, execute, and analyze clinical, veterinary, lab- and field-derived samples using the MassARRAY platform.
• Employ molecular biology, microbiology, genomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics techniques.
• Collaborate with in-laboratory microbiologists, virologists, parasitologists, vector biologists, and bioinformatics to integrate multi-omics data.
• Molecular lab management, inventory and instrument maintenance.
• Contribute to the generation of findings needed for grant submission to funding agencies.

$53,000 - $54,000 annual salary

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in biology or a related field and three years of experience or Master’s degree in biology or a related field with one year of relevant experience.

Preferred

• Molecular Biology: PCR, RT-qPCR, DNA/RNA isolation and purification, primer design, DNA assembly
• Microbiology: bacterial culture, human pathogen characterization, bacterial transformation, and mutagenesis
• Tissue Culture: human induced pluripotent stem cell differentiation, human and murin immortalized cell lines, 3D cardiac organoid development, human blood-brain barrier models, TEER measurement, transwell-based assays
• Immunoassays: ELISA, Western blot immunofluorescence microscopy, flow cytometry
• Experience in widefield/confocal fluorescence microscopy, scanning electron microscopy
• Familiarity with various murine models for infectious disease pathogenesis studies

Health Assessment Required

Health Assessment Required: Yes

Advertised and Applications close

Advertised: 08 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 15 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.