Biological Research Scientist

3 weeks ago


Gainesville, Florida, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Job Summary

This is an intermediate-level Biological Scientist position in a research lab testing viral vector-based gene therapies for the treatment of inherited disease. The successful candidate will be responsible for following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for molecular analysis, including DNA and RNA isolation and real-time PCR. Additionally, they will be expected to complete the execution of assigned experiments, assist in maintaining a necessary rodent colony to achieve research objectives, and present researching findings to the Principal Investigator at laboratory meetings.

Key Responsibilities

• Molecular Techniques and Analysis: Design primers, isolate RNA and DNA, perform real-time PCR and reverse transcriptase real-time PCR, and conduct immunoassays to gene therapy vectors and transgenes.
• Animal Studies: Participate in treating animals with pharmacological agents or AAV vectors, collect and process blood and tissue samples, and perform echocardiography, sensory and motor function, force mechanics, metabolic studies, and flow cytometry.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure laboratory compliance with governing rules and regulations, maintain and update laboratory SOPs, and manage IACUCs and record keeping for each study using a secure web database.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in biology or a closely related field and three years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree in biology or a closely related field and one year of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree in biology or a closely related field. Preferred qualifications include experience in gene therapy research, animal colony management, and maintaining cell lines and performing in vitro analyses.

What We Offer

The University of Florida is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information, and veteran status. This is a time-limited position, and applications must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

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