Research Scientist

Department Number/Name: 0-6119-000 / Department of Pediatrics
College Division: USF Health- Morsani College of Medicine
Salary Plan: Staff
Job Code/Title: Research Scientist
Hiring Salary/Salary Range: $42,150 - $59,000 annual
Position Number: 00044496
ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:
USF Health's mission is to envision and implement the future of health. It is the partnership of the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, the College of Nursing, the College of Public Health, the College of Pharmacy, the School of Biomedical Sciences and the School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences; and the USF Physician's Group. USF is a global research university ranked 34th in federal research expenditures for public universities.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The biological scientist will perform a variety of laboratory analysis that require familiarity with standard scientific techniques and equipment in the disciplines of analytical chemistry, molecular biology, and genomics. The biological scientist will also perform DNA/RNA library preparations/sequencing for microbiome and genomics studies along with complex cell culture experiments.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct bench works: Performs and modifies laboratory tests on biologic materials such as tissues culture & cells lines with sterile technique, radioisotope labeling, preparing slides using staining techniques, extraction and purification of protein, DNA/RNA with subsequent high output sequencing, ELISA, flow cytometry, Magpix, extraction of metabolites, cytokine measurement, maintaining and passing cell cultures.

• Maintains and organizes samples: for a clinical study with longitudinal sample collections (stool, urine, serum) along with samples generated from cell tissue cultures. Creates and maintains a sample database.

• Maintains daily logs and records of laboratory techniques, observations, findings and results. Enters data into a database. Assists with ensuring lab is organized and equipped with necessary supplies and the sending/receiving of specimen shipments.

• Instruct students/fellows: There will be undergraduate and graduate students working in the lab who require supervising and assistance.

• Manuscript preparation: contributes to the methods section with description of laboratory techniques and prepares graphs, charts and tables from experimental results.

• Orders laboratory equipment, calibrates instruments, and prepares laboratory equipment for use. Performs other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
MINIMUM:

• This position requires a Bachelor's degree in a natural, physical or medical science. Four years of direct experience can substitute for Bachelor's Degree (SB 1310).

PREFERRED:

• Sterile techniques in cell tissue culturing, genomics related laboratory techniques/knowledge (RNA/DNA extraction and library prep/sequencing).

OTHER:

• Ability to learn new techniques and scientific concepts.

Information for Applicants 

This position is subject to a Level 2 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 36184

Original Posting Date: 02/05/2024

Posting End Date: 04/03/2024

How to Claim Veteran's Preference: 

This position allows eligible veterans and their spouses to claim Veterans’ Preference pursuant to Florida Statute 295.

Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation AT THE TIME OF SUBMITTING APPLICATION; such documentation is required for eligibility determination. 

Supporting documentation, in addition to the DD214, may be required based on eligibility criteria.  If you are submitting a DD 214, please ensure the social security number and date of birth is redacted/removed.

For information on obtaining a DD 214 visit http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/ or call 1-866-272-6272.

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About USF 

The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.

Working at USF 

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