Biological Scientist I-Department of Neurosurgery-Spine

The University of Florida
United States, FL
Jun 4, 2026

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Classification Title:	Biological Scientist I
Classification Minimum Requirements:	Bachelor's degree in biology or a closely related life science field.
Job Description:	Perform laboratory techniques including: molecular biology (PCR, nucleic acid extractions specifically RNA), microscopy, immunohistochemistry, western blot. May assist PI in providing technical supervision and assistance to students and volunteers. Provide animal support services for faculty. Participate in optimizing existing methods to study the mechanisms of biological processes; modify existing guidelines for procedures. Schedule use of Animal Services surgical suites and coordination of tasks around schedule availability. Provide anesthesia and surgical support for multiple species as necessary. Maintains preclinical health records and supporting records and databases as needed. Also gives injections, administers oral medications, removes sutures, dresses wounds and changes bandages, and provides other routine veterinary procedures. Provide surgical and post-surgical monitoring and care. Oversee undergraduate students in their research that includes animal work. Provide communication and support, technical service support, irradiation support, and rodent surgical suite/anesthesia cart. Process incoming animals and assist in routine health maintenance. Conduct preclinical experiments in animal models of neural disease. Conduct preclinical experiments in animal models of brain tumors and tumor metastases; oversee their execution; maintain accurate laboratory records that record research methods, procedures, and results; prepare and maintain research findings, summaries, logs, and notes. Assist with designing sampling plans or coordinate the collection of samples. Assist with modifying existing protocols to improve existing techniques or to incorporate new diagnostic procedures; search scientific literature to select and modify methods and procedures most appropriate for research goals. Collect biological and tissue specimens for diagnostic evaluations from laboratory animals. This may include, but is not limited to, collecting blood samples, tissues from necropsy animals, and any other specimen requested by the veterinary staff or other samples necessary for health surveillance. Complete necessary laboratory records and requisitions Collect and/or dissect specimens.
Expected Salary:	$25.51-$28.98 per hour
Required Qualifications:	Bachelor's degree in biology or a closely related life science field.
Preferred:	Experience with cell culture and/or animal models, mouse/rat surgical procedures, microscopy, molecular techniques (immunohistochemistry), basic statistical methods.
Special Instructions to Applicants:	For consideration, please complete an application and include a cover letter, resume and the names and email addresses of three to five references. The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. To claim veterans' preference, indicate the claim on the application and provide required documentation by uploading a DD-214 (or equivalent certification from the Department of Veteran Affairs) and any additional supporting documentation based on the type of claim. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:	No

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Job Description:

Classification Title:	Biological Scientist I
Classification Minimum Requirements:	Bachelor's degree in biology or a closely related life science field.
Job Description:	Perform laboratory techniques including: molecular biology (PCR, nucleic acid extractions specifically RNA), microscopy, immunohistochemistry, western blot. May assist PI in providing technical supervision and assistance to students and volunteers. Provide animal support services for faculty. Participate in optimizing existing methods to study the mechanisms of biological processes; modify existing guidelines for procedures. Schedule use of Animal Services surgical suites and coordination of tasks around schedule availability. Provide anesthesia and surgical support for multiple species as necessary. Maintains preclinical health records and supporting records and databases as needed. Also gives injections, administers oral medications, removes sutures, dresses wounds and changes bandages, and provides other routine veterinary procedures. Provide surgical and post-surgical monitoring and care. Oversee undergraduate students in their research that includes animal work. Provide communication and support, technical service support, irradiation support, and rodent surgical suite/anesthesia cart. Process incoming animals and assist in routine health maintenance. Conduct preclinical experiments in animal models of neural disease. Conduct preclinical experiments in animal models of brain tumors and tumor metastases; oversee their execution; maintain accurate laboratory records that record research methods, procedures, and results; prepare and maintain research findings, summaries, logs, and notes. Assist with designing sampling plans or coordinate the collection of samples. Assist with modifying existing protocols to improve existing techniques or to incorporate new diagnostic procedures; search scientific literature to select and modify methods and procedures most appropriate for research goals. Collect biological and tissue specimens for diagnostic evaluations from laboratory animals. This may include, but is not limited to, collecting blood samples, tissues from necropsy animals, and any other specimen requested by the veterinary staff or other samples necessary for health surveillance. Complete necessary laboratory records and requisitions Collect and/or dissect specimens.
Expected Salary:	$25.51-$28.98 per hour
Required Qualifications:	Bachelor's degree in biology or a closely related life science field.
Preferred:	Experience with cell culture and/or animal models, mouse/rat surgical procedures, microscopy, molecular techniques (immunohistochemistry), basic statistical methods.
Special Instructions to Applicants:	For consideration, please complete an application and include a cover letter, resume and the names and email addresses of three to five references. The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. To claim veterans' preference, indicate the claim on the application and provide required documentation by uploading a DD-214 (or equivalent certification from the Department of Veteran Affairs) and any additional supporting documentation based on the type of claim. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:	No

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04/06/2026