Biological Scientist

To provide services and deliverables through performance of support services.

• Ph.D. in a related discipline.

• Three (3) years of specialized experience plus a Master’s degree is equivalent to a Ph.D.

• Five (5) years of specialized experience plus a Bachelor’s degree is equivalent to a Ph.D.

• Minimum of six (6) years of related experience

• Miscellaneous Biology

• Experience with Microsoft Office, Excel and statistical software such as Prism.

• Demonstrates knowledge of working in a laboratory environment.

• Demonstrates knowledge of maintaining accurate and detailed records.

• Demonstrates knowledge of proper laboratory disposal methods and safety procedures.

• Professional knowledge of the theories, principles, and methods of scientific specialty

• Work products and documents related to maintaining accurate, daily records of experiments and results in pen in bound laboratory notebooks. - Ad-Hoc

• Work products and documents related to performing a wide variety of complex procedures and techniques. - Ad-Hoc

• Work products and documents related to interpreting, evaluating and discussing the results of each experiment with principle investigator. - Ad-Hoc

• Work products and documents related to preparing various media, stock supplies, and other reagents for use in the laboratory. - Ad-Hoc

• Provide specialized scientific support, including participation on the design, planning, conduct, and publication of experiments. - 1
• Identify and adapt novel methods for the study of relevant issues of fungal pathogenesis in close communication with the Principal Investigator - 2
• Maintain accurate, daily records of experiments and results in pen in bound laboratory notebooks. - 3

• Provides technical experience needed to assist in studying the basic principles of plant and animal life.

• Assists with performing basic laboratory experiments and procedures.

• Perform a wide variety of complex procedures and techniques; cell culture, DNA analysis, DNA isolation, DNA purification, DNA sequencing, flow cytometry, gene cloning, manipulation of radioactive isotopes.

• Prepares, organizes and maintains various lab samples, supplies, and equipment.

• Interpret, evaluate, and discuss the results of each experiment with the Principal Investigator as part of the planning process for subsequent studies.

• Review and research the proper handling and methods of utilization for different biological and chemical materials in regular use in the laboratory.

• Learns new laboratory techniques and procedures.

• Prepare various media, stock supplies, and other reagents for use in the laboratory.

• Order and maintain laboratory supplies and equipment including chemicals, biological materials, liquid nitrogen, ETC.