Biological Scientist IV - Pulmonary

  • University of Florida
  • United States
  • Jul 14, 2026
Science Full Time - Continuing

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    Job Description:

    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



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    Job Description:

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    Classification Title:<\/th>\n\n

    Biological Scientist IV<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    Classification Minimum Requirements:<\/th>\n\n

    Bachelor\u2019s degree in biology or a related field and thirteen years of experience or Master\u2019s degree in biology or a related field with eleven year of experience. Doctoral degree in biology or related field with eight years of experience.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    Job Description:<\/th>\n\n

    The Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine is accepting applications for a Biological Scientist IV. The position will reside within the Division\u2019s 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).<\/p>\n

    Human and murine tissue processing and epithelial cell isolation and precision cut lung slices (PCLS)-related Experiments<\/span> <\/p>\n

      \n
    • 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.<\/li>\n
    • Design and develop dose escalation studies involving alveolar organoids and PCLSs cultures in accordance with IRB and IBC protocols.<\/li>\n
    • Collect, dissect, examine and interpret results of human and murine epithelial cells and tissue harvest.<\/li>\n
    • Develop, organize and conduct immunofluorescence and FACS analysis and data interpretation.<\/li>\n
    • Design and direct metabolism assays (Seahorse), to include oversight of technicians performing testing, review and interpretation of results.<\/li>\n
    • Provide intellectual input as to troubleshooting strategies utilized in organoids and PCLS cultures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Scholarly activities related to Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency and COPD research conducted in the lab <\/span><\/p>\n

      \n
        \n
      • Analyze and interpret data, prepare graphs and figures for meetings and grant submissions.<\/li>\n
      • Present data and manuscripts in weekly lab meeting and annually in divisional meetings.<\/li>\n
      • Design and direct ELISA testing for Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency to include oversight of technicians performing the testing, review and interpret the results.<\/li>\n
      • 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.<\/li>\n
      • Create or modify web-based tools and test potentially new software to provide statistical and computational tools for big data interpretation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Managerial Duties<\/span><\/p>\n

          \n
        • Supervise other scientists and undergraduate students.<\/li>\n
        • Coordinate experiments involving human tissue harvest to include procedures in collaboration with lung transplant team and other research groups on campus.<\/li>\n
        • Interact and coordinate with off-campus collaborators samples shipments, common on-line meetings, and in-person visits.<\/li>\n
        • Prepare a quarterly report on the performance of the scientists and students, under direct supervision.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Expected Salary:<\/th>\n\n

    $70,000 - $92,200; Commensurate with education and experience<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    Minimum Qualifications:<\/th>\n\n

    Bachelor\u2019s degree in biology or a related field and thirteen years of experience or Master\u2019s degree in biology or a related field with eleven year of experience. Doctoral degree in biology or related field with eight years of experience.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    Preferred Qualifications:<\/th>\n\n
    \n

    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\u2019s concepts, allowing for development of novel practices and procedures as well as being able to work independently with minimal supervision.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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

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

    Health Assessment Required:<\/th>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    <\/p>"

    Posted:

    14/07/2026