Sr. Biological Scientist

Department: College of Medicine – Oncologic Sciences – USF Health

Campus: Tampa

Position Number: 12491 (Time-Limited position)

Date Posted: 3/14/2008

Deadline to Apply: Open Until Filled

Annual Salary Range: $35,000 – 38,000

Duties: This is advanced professional work which involves developing and performing novel biological procedures, collaborating with faculty in analyzing findings, and presenting research project results.  After learning new techniques, work is performed with technical independence and is reviewed principally by observation of results obtained.  Responsibilities may include the teaching and supervision of other laboratory personnel.  Designs and develops molecular studies and uses cutting edge technology in embryonic and hematopoietic stem cell research and methods of altering gene expression in cells using lentiviral vectors to transduce genes and inhibitory RNAs into stem cells.

Minimum Qualifications: This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a biological science discipline and 2 years of research lab experience.  Of the 2 years of research lab experience required, at least one year of research laboratory experience with a broad range of cell and molecular biology techniques and cell culture are required.

Preferred Qualifications:  Masters degree in a biological science discipline is highly desirable. Prior research laboratory experience in stem cell or hematopoiesis research, use of retroviral and lentiviral vectors, transcription factors, microRNA and siRNA is highly desirable.  Experience with internet research, PubMed, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, EndNote, and graphics and photo editing software is very desirable as well.

Send completed USF Application for Employment to: (Cover Letter & Resume may be included)

Lori Withrow, lwithrow@admin.usf.edu ; (813) 974-5386
or
University of South Florida
Attn: Lori Withrow – Human Resources
4202 E. Fowler Avenue, SVC 2172
Tampa, Florida 33620