Neuroscience Research Scientist II

UF/IFAS - School of Natural Resources and Environment; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Options

Paid leave

Job summary

UF/IFAS - School of Natural Resources and Environment in Gainesville, FL seeks a Biological Scientist II to support laboratory research led by Dr. Catherine Marcinkiewcz.

The role involves mouse models to study neuroscience topics including Alzheimer’s disease and pain. You will perform behavioral tests, tissue collection, IHC, microscopy, PCR, and surgeries, train staff, manage schedules, and ensure compliance with IACUC/EH&S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology or related field with 3 years' experience, or Master's with 1 year.
• PhD in biology or related field preferred; rodent behavior and stereotaxic surgeries a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mouse behavioral tests, tissue collection, IHC, microscopy, PCR and stereotaxic surgeries per PI protocols.
• Train personnel, coordinate activities and schedules, and manage administrative duties of the lab.
• Collect and analyze data, maintain records, and ensure compliance with IACUC and EH&S requirements.
• Maintain mouse colony databases and manage colonies, breeding, and genotyping as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Laboratory skills

Mouse handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology or related field

Master's degree in biology or related field

Job description

UF/IFAS - School of Natural Resources and Environment in Gainesville, FL seeks a Biological Scientist II to support laboratory research led by Dr. Catherine Marcinkiewcz.

The role involves mouse models to study neuroscience topics including Alzheimer’s disease and pain. You will perform behavioral tests, tissue collection, IHC, microscopy, PCR, and surgeries, train staff, manage schedules, and ensure compliance with IACUC/EH&S.