Biological Scientist I

Job no: 541693
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Biology/Life Science, Grant or Research Administration, Veteran's Preference Eligible
Department: 32060000 - PH-PHARMTHERAPY TRNSL RSCH

Biological Scientist I

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

Job Description

The Biological Scientist I position will be responsible for clinical sample receiving and processing and shipping clinical samples to other research institutes and Genomic Centers. Additionally, this position will be responsible for DNA and RNA isolation, DNA and RNA quantitation and plating, genotyping DNA samples using the OpenArray protocol TaqMan, and Pyrosequencing, Gene Expression Analysis, isolating clinical samples for measurement on LC-MS for PK studies, PGx core laboratory safety. This position will also manage the labs, occasionally training students/trainees in various laboratory techniques as well as purchasing lab supplies as requested by staff/faculties.

Clinical Coordination: Interacts and coordinate/provide scientific services for clients in a laboratory or research area. Participates in clinical research studies, manages and communicates with clinical sites and collection of data and lab work.

Lab management: Organizes and manages labs for safety, manages lab inventory, coordinates equipment repair, places purchase orders, manages lab invoices, receives and logs in clinical samples.

Sample processing: Processes and aliquots clinical samples for storage, conducts DNA and RNA extraction from different clinical samples, genotypes DNA samples using different genotyping platforms.

Data Analysis: Preparing materials, methods and results with graphs and figures/tables for data results for publications. Reviews assays and protocols with lab director for accuracy, adequacy, or adherence to policies, regulations, or scientific standards.

Other duties as assigned

$23.95 - 26.34 /hr

Employment Benefits include:

• Health Insurance: UF participates in state- and university-sponsored benefits programs for individuals, families and domestic partners, and offers voluntary insurance that includes vision, dental, long-term disability and more.
• Retirement Options: Attractive options include Florida Retirement System Pension Plan, State University System Optional Retirement Program, Florida Retirement System Investment Plan, and Voluntary Retirement Savings Plan.
• Leave: UF Faculty and Staff enjoy a generous paid leave plan as well as access to a sick-leave pool, maternity/paternity leave, and leave payouts.
• To learn more visit: hr.ufl.edu/benefits

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred

• Experience in molecular biology laboratory skills
• Experience in genomic sample preparation and DNA extraction
• Scientific knowledge in molecular biology

Health Assessment Required: Yes

Advertised: 13 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 27 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.