Biological Scientist II: Rodent Surgery & Neurophysiology

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Florida seeks a Biological Scientist II on the Main Campus in Gainesville to coordinate multiple research projects and perform advanced laboratory tasks, including rodent surgeries, data collection, and electrophysiology experiments. Collaboration with PI and lab staff is essential.

The position requires aBachelor’s in biology (or related) with 3 years of experience, or a Master’s with 1 year of experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology or related field required with 3 years experience or Master's with 1 year experience.
• Experience coordinating multiple research projects and performing diverse lab tasks.
• Ability to train and supervise junior lab members and collaborate with PI and staff.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and ensure completion of multiple concurrent research projects.
• Administer therapeutic interventions and conduct data collection (plethysmography, EMG, electrophysiology).
• Perform rodent surgeries and provide daily animal care.
• Maintain lab safety, biosafety protocols, inventory and ordering; organize records.
• Analyze data, prepare updates and reports; attend weekly lab meetings; train up to 6 lab members.

Skills

Data analysis

Lab techniques

Team training

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology or related field

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

Job description

University of Florida seeks a Biological Scientist II on the Main Campus in Gainesville to coordinate multiple research projects and perform advanced laboratory tasks, including rodent surgeries, data collection, and electrophysiology experiments. Collaboration with PI and lab staff is essential.

The position requires aBachelor’s in biology (or related) with 3 years of experience, or a Master’s with 1 year of experience.