Scientific Researcher (Temporary)

Department: Pharmaceutical Sciences/0-6382-000

College/Division: USF Health- Taneja College of Pharmacy

Salary Plan: Temporary

Job Title: Scientific Researcher 

Hiring Salary/Salary Range: $50,000/year (.825 FTE, 33 hrs./wk.)

Organizational Summary:

The USF Health Taneja College of Pharmacy is managed by the Dean and an actively engaged administrative leadership team.  The mission of the college is to Transform Health through educating students to be outstanding and successful practitioners and leaders in the profession; through leading in discovery and innovation of education and practice in pharmacy; and through delivering the highest quality care in diverse, interprofessional clinical and community settings.

Job Summary:

This is 100% research position meaning, conducting research under directions of the PI. This includes reading the goals and specific aims of the projects, collecting literature, designing the experiments, executing the experiments, completing required trainings and certifications, assisting PI in writing IACUC and IRB’s if required, trouble-shooting the problems, collaborating with other experts available in the College or University with PI’s permission, collecting data and analyzing data. Also writing scientific manuscripts and assisting PI in writing grant proposals in addition to writing mentor-based grants. Presenting work periodically to the PI and in scientific meetings, maintaining laboratory record is essential. Discussing the project related information and presenting the work anywhere without PI’s approval is strictly prohibited.

DUTIES:

• QRT-PCR
• ELISA
• Western Blotting
• In vitro Cell Culture
• Mouse ECG
• Whole-Cell Patch- Clamp
• Electrophysiology and Heart Physiology Techniques
• Maintains project databases. Performs analysis of data using statistical software.
• Instructs undergraduate students in laboratory methods.
• Performs literature searches for appropriate laboratory techniques.
• Maintains laboratory equipment, arranges for repair as necessary, orders and inventories laboratory supplies. May schedule the use of laboratory equipment by others

QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience):

Minimum Qualifications:

• This position requires a Master's degree in a natural science related to the specific area of research and two years of research experience. 
• Doctoral study in a directly related field may substitute for the required experience.

• FLSB1310 equivalency:
  Six years of directly related experience can be substituted for a Master's degree.
  Nine years of directly related experience can be substituted for a Doctoral degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters or PhD degree in a biological, pharmaceutical, medical, or applied science.
• Experience in cell culture research and animal research is a plus.

Information for Applicants 

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 36451

Posting Date:  03/11/2024

Posting End Date: 03/25/2024

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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.

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