Biological Scientist I - Pulmonary

Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine – Immunology research lab focusing on inflammatory diseases, vaccine development, and lung diseases.

About the role

The Biological Scientist I will conduct basic research and handle lab-management duties in Dr. Jin’s laboratory. More information about the lab can be found at http://pulmonary.medicine.ufl/about-us/meet-the-team/facultyarnpspas/lei-jin-phd-msc/.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the day-to-day management and operation of the laboratory.
• Perform laboratory experiments and evaluate research data.
• Train and mentor laboratory personnel on established protocols and techniques.
• Order laboratory supplies and maintain inventory.
• Assist with laboratory budgeting and resource management.
• Maintain laboratory records, registrations, and documentation.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety standards and regulatory requirements, including interactions with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), Radiation Safety, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC).
• Conduct basic research in immunology focused on vaccine development and inflammatory diseases.
• Organize, measure, tabulate, and analyze experimental data; prepare data summaries to support research activities and project objectives.
• Collaborate with the principal investigator to design and implement laboratory techniques and research methodologies.
• Independently establish, optimize, and validate new laboratory methods.
• Train laboratory personnel on newly established methodologies.
• Oversee quality control procedures and troubleshoot laboratory protocols and techniques.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biology or a closely related life science field.
• Organized, dependable, and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to finish assignments on time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous lab management experience.

Pay

$22.12 – $29.09 per hour, commensurate with education and experience.