Biological Scientist I

Job no: 540350 Work type: Staff Full-Time Location: St. Lucie Categories: Biology/Life Science, Grant or Research Administration, Veteran's Preference Eligible Department: 60760000 - AG-IRREC-FT. PIERCE Classification Title: Biological Scientist I Salary: $23.33 per hour Job Description Conduct experiments using established research protocols under the supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI). Responsibilities include daily care of live aquatic research organisms, maintenance of recirculating aquaculture systems, production of algae and live zooplankton cultures for marine fish larvae, monitoring fish health and implementing corrective actions, collecting data, performing statistical analysis, and assisting in publication of research findings. Help train laboratory technicians, interns, graduate students, and undergraduate students, and assist with their research projects. Support the training of new personnel on animal care procedures, laboratory record‑keeping requirements, and aquaculture laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Maintain schedules for staff, research trials, laboratory events, visitors, and educational tours. Maintain accurate laboratory and animal care records. Perform laboratory safety and compliance‑related duties, including maintaining MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets), coordinating annual EH&S inspections, supporting semi‑annual inspections conducted by the FDACS Division of Aquaculture, and ensuring compliance with UF Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) requirements. Oversee infrastructural maintenance of research laboratories and greenhouse facilities. Communicate maintenance concerns and operational issues to the PI, IRREC facilities staff, and farm personnel as appropriate. Perform Extension and outreach duties, including preparing Extension publications, providing laboratory tours, and delivering presentations at professional meetings and educational events. Driving to events will be required. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in biology or a closely related life science field A valid Florida driver’s license Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree with experience in marine fish aquaculture Health Assessment Required: Yes This position is eligible for veteran’s preference. #J-18808-Ljbffr University Of Florida