Biological Scientist II- Department of Neurosurgery

Biological Scientist II

Under minimal supervision, perform experimental work, including: flow cytometry, confocal microscopy, RNA seq analysis. Includes analyzing data and reporting data.  Adjust/modify experimental designs as necessary based on experimental data analysis. Assist with report writing and developing presentations.
Participates in laboratory management, including: maintaining lab equipment, keeping inventory updated, purchasing lab and office supplies, maintaining laboratory safety programs, training of personnel in laboratory safety techniques, keep laboratory records, preparing reagents, maintaining clean work areas, and managing chemical and biological waste. Participate in writing and editing SOPs (standard operating procedures) for the laboratory.
Animal work, including: monitoring and care, surgical support (intracranial and subcutaneous tumor implantation in mice), post-surgical monitoring and care, health evaluation and surveillance, giving injections (intravenous, subcutaneous, intraperitoneal, etc), removing sutures, maintaining procedures and protocols, collecting biological samples (blood, tissues, etc.), and maintaining laboratory records.
Any other duties, as needed, to fulfill the mission and to abide by the values of the College of Medicine.

$45,600-$59,262

Master's degree in biology or a related field with 1 year of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor's degree required.

Experience in fluorescent imaging, flow cytometry, and animal methods.

For consideration, please complete an application and include a cover letter, resume and the names and email addresses of three to five references. 

 This position is time limited. 

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