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Biological Scientist II

 
  • University of Florida
  • United States
  • Sep 14, 2023
Full Time - Continuing
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Job Description:

Classification Title:

Biological Scientist II
Job Description:
  • Conduct research related to mice: growth, enumeration and in vitro characterization of live attenuated Salmonella vaccines to be administered to mice to then quantitate vaccine titers in different tissues as a function of time after vaccination, the duration of excretion of viable vaccine cells and degrees of protective immunity to Salmonella challenge. Compare, analyze, and modify methods to improve vaccine evaluation.
  • Conduct research related to chickens: growth, enumeration and in vitro characterization of live attenuated Salmonella vaccines to be administered to day-of-hatch chicks to then quantitate vaccine titers in different tissues as a function of time after vaccination, the duration of excretion of viable vaccine cells and degrees of protective immunity to Salmonella challenge. Compare, analyze, and modify methods to improve vaccine evaluation.
  • Prepare and incubate eggs to yield needed day-of-hatch chicks.
  • Prepare facilities to conduct studies with chickens.
  • Collect and record data, analyze, and prepare reports.
Expected Salary:

$45,600; commensurate with education and experience
Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in biology or a closely related field and three years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree in biology or a closely related field and one year of relevant experience; Doctoral degree in biology or a closely related field.
Preferred Qualifications:

Education and research experiences in microbiology (especially with pathogens) and in use of lab animals (especially chickens and mice).
Special Instructions to Applicants:

This position has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply.

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter, resume, and list of references.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required: Yes



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    Gainesville 
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    Job Description:

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    • Conduct research related to mice: growth, enumeration and in vitro characterization of live attenuated Salmonella vaccines to be administered to mice to then quantitate vaccine titers in different tissues as a function of time after vaccination, the duration of excretion of viable vaccine cells and degrees of protective immunity to Salmonella challenge. Compare, analyze, and modify methods to improve vaccine evaluation.<\/li>\n
    • Conduct research related to chickens: growth, enumeration and in vitro characterization of live attenuated Salmonella vaccines to be administered to day-of-hatch chicks to then quantitate vaccine titers in different tissues as a function of time after vaccination, the duration of excretion of viable vaccine cells and degrees of protective immunity to Salmonella challenge. Compare, analyze, and modify methods to improve vaccine evaluation.<\/li>\n
    • Prepare and incubate eggs to yield needed day-of-hatch chicks.<\/li>\n
    • Prepare facilities to conduct studies with chickens.<\/li>\n
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    Preferred Qualifications:<\/th>\n\n

    Education and research experiences in microbiology (especially with pathogens) and in use of lab animals (especially chickens and mice).<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    Special Instructions to Applicants:<\/th>\n\n

    This position has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply.<\/p>\n

    In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter, resume, and list of references.<\/p>\n

    Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    Posted:

    14/09/2023