Biological Scientist IV - PulmonaryJob no: 540561
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Biology/Life Science
Department:29050900 - MD-PULMONARY MEDICINE
Classification Title:
Biological Scientist IV
Classification Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in biology or a related field and thirteen years of experience or Master's degree in biology or a related field with eleven year of experience. Doctoral degree in biology or related field with eight years of experience.
Job Description:
The Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine is accepting applications for a Biological Scientist IV. The position will reside within the Division's Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Laboratory and will report directly to Dr. Karina Serban, the laboratory director and an experienced physician-scientist in the field of Alpha-1 deficiency and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Human and murine tissue processing and epithelial cell isolation and precision cut lung slices (PCLS)-related Experiments
- Develop novel approaches and analytical tools as required to harvest and maintain epithelial cells and PCLSs cultures derived from human explanted lungs and murine lungs.
- Design and develop dose escalation studies involving alveolar organoids and PCLSs cultures in accordance with IRB and IBC protocols.
- Collect, dissect, examine and interpret results of human and murine epithelial cells and tissue harvest.
- Develop, organize and conduct immunofluorescence and FACS analysis and data interpretation.
- Design and direct metabolism assays (Seahorse), to include oversight of technicians performing testing, review and interpretation of results.
- Provide intellectual input as to troubleshooting strategies utilized in organoids and PCLS cultures.
Scholarly activities related to Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency and COPD research conducted in the lab
- Analyze and interpret data, prepare graphs and figures for meetings and grant submissions.
- Present data and manuscripts in weekly lab meeting and annually in divisional meetings.
- Design and direct ELISA testing for Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency to include oversight of technicians performing the testing, review and interpret the results.
- Participate in bio-product development to include initial designs, pilot experiments, and collaborating with the Office of Technology and Licensing for assurance of appropriate patents.
- Create or modify web-based tools and test potentially new software to provide statistical and computational tools for big data interpretation.
Managerial Duties
- Supervise other scientists and undergraduate students.
- Coordinate experiments involving human tissue harvest to include procedures in collaboration with lung transplant team and other research groups on campus.
- Interact and coordinate with off-campus collaborators samples shipments, common on-line meetings, and in-person visits.
- Prepare a quarterly report on the performance of the scientists and students, under direct supervision.
Expected Salary:
$70,000 - $92,200; Commensurate with education and experience
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in biology or a related field and thirteen years of experience or Master's degree in biology or a related field with eleven year of experience. Doctoral degree in biology or related field with eight years of experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with human and murine tissue handling, 3D culture of PCLS and epithelial cells in organoids model are a must. This position will require independent thinking and the ability to serve as leader on complex projects to investigate new molecular signaling and physiological changes in murine models of Alpha-1 deficiency and COPD. The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in a variety of the field's concepts, allowing for development of novel practices and procedures as well as being able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:Yes
Advertised: 13 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 27 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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