Biological Scientist I-Khanna Lab

Job Description

RNA scope and Protein Chemistry

• Plan, design, and conduct advanced research projects primarily involving RNA-scope of neurons and wide field microscopy.
• Perform recombinant DNA techniques including isolation and purification of plasmid DNA, restriction enzymatic analysis of DNA, PCR, qPCR, bacterial transformations, agarose gel electrophoresis, and transformation.
• Perform Protein Biochemistry including SDS-PAGE, Western Blotting and ELISA.

Cell Culture and Cellular Biology

Cell Culture and Cellular Biology

• Investigate mechanisms of action of channel interfering compounds in rodent nociceptors.
• Perform mammalian cell transfections.
• Perform mammalian cell culture techniques.
• Conduct confocal and wide-field microscopy.

Research Project Coordination

Research Project Coordination

• Serve as a liaison between PI/Director, lab staff, and collaborators within as well as external to UF.
• Coordinate special studies or projects as directed.
• Responsible for coordinating activities of all ongoing research projects.
• Maintain accurate records and legal documentation required by institutional policies such as biological, and chemical safety policies.
• Manage ordering process to ensure efficient and cost-effective use of grant funding.
• Maintain lab supply inventory to ensure supplies are available for scheduled research projects.
• Research and evaluate new products, compare and negotiate vendor prices.

Scientific Writing and Dissemination

Scientific Writing and Dissemination

• Analyze data and assemble results for scientific publications, grants, and conference presentations.
• Aid in the development of new research and laboratory protocols.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology or a closely related life science field.
• Extensive experience with RNA scope, protein chemistry, and sterile cell culture of mammalian cells.

Preferred

Preferred

• Extensive experience with RNA scope, protein chemistry, and sterile cell culture of mammalian cells.

Required

Required

• Bachelor's degree in biology or a closely related life science field.

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

$22.03 - $23.00 an hour

Schedule

Monday – Friday 8 AM – 5 PM; Work after hours, on weekends, and holidays will be required as determined by experimental protocols

Special Instructions

To Applicants
Monday – Friday 8 AM – 5 PM; Work after hours, on weekends, and holidays will be required as determined by experimental protocols
In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter, resume and three references.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment

Yes