Biological Scientist II in Worcester

Classification Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in biology or a related field and three years of experience or Master’s degree in biology or a related field with one year of relevant experience.

Job Description: Support the Biogeochemical laboratory operations by completing the specific assignments:

• Oversee laboratory records, documentation, SOP’s, chemical inventories, and operational logs.
• Oversee maintenance, calibration, and repair of laboratory equipment and analytical instrumentation.
• Manage procurement, ordering, and inventory of supplies, chemicals, and equipment.
• Serve as primary contact with clients regarding sample intake and analysis.
• Oversee laboratory safety practices and ensure compliance with EH&S.
• Participate in laboratory analysis.

The Biological Scientist II will work to get up to and maintain the laboratory standards required to become a NELAP Accredited laboratory. Responsibilities include:

• Working as the QA/QC officer to ensure all samples meet rigorous NELAP requirements.
• Ensuring a clean lab and functional workflow is maintained.
• Training laboratory personnel on proper laboratory and NELAP protocol.
• Ensuring yearly quality testing requirements are completed and met.
• Working with a NELAP accreditation body to pursue and maintain certification.
• Ensuring accurate and organized data recording practices across the research team.

The Biological Scientist II will support research practices by participating in field work. This includes potential overnight stays in hotels for field sites that may be further or require multiple days of sampling. The Biological Scientist II will also assist with the yearly field methods class and assist students in assessing instrumentation needs and determining the best procedures for their projects.

Expected Salary: Salary will be commensurate with experience and expertise.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in biology or a related field and three years of experience or Master’s degree in biology or a related field with one year of relevant experience.

Preferred: Masters degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Soil and Water Science or a closely related field and at least one year of relevant experience.

• Run Total Phosphorus (TP), soluble reactive phosphorus (SRP), and Total Nitrogen (TN) water samples on a spectrophotometer.
• Experience with IACUC and writing IACUC protocols.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and properly document all procedures.
• Sterile laboratory technique.
• Develop research design and methods and conduct these experiments in the laboratory.
• Write reports and scientific papers that describe and interpret research findings.
• Work cooperatively with other research labs at the University of Florida and elsewhere.
• Laboratory maintenance: maintain lab in good order, maintain supplies and equipment.
• Review and update safety and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of principles of soil and water chemistry, salt marsh ecosystems, mangrove ecosystems, geology, biology, and fresh and salt water systems.
• Skills in the use of various computerized laboratory equipment.
• Ability to maintain accurate lab records and to handle data efficiently.
• Ability to effectively work with co-workers, to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate with co-workers, professional staff, residents, and clinicians.

Special Instructions To Applicants: In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. Health Assessment Required: No.