Biological Scientist Ii

**JOB NO**:
536415

**WORK TYPE**:
Staff Full-Time

**LOCATION**:
Dade

**CATEGORIES**:
Biology/Life Science, Grant or Research Administration

**DEPARTMENT**:
60790000 - AG-TREC-HOMESTEAD

**CLASSIFICATION TITLE**:
Biological Scientist II

**JOB DESCRIPTION**:

- **Laboratory Supervision & Maintenance**
- Oversee daily operations of the biogeochemistry laboratory.
- Maintain functionality of field and laboratory equipment.
- Coordinate shipping/receiving of samples and supplies.
- Develop and implement quality control and assurance protocols.
- Train and mentor technicians, undergraduates, graduate students, and visiting scientists in lab safety, procedures, and instrument operation.
- Maintain chemical inventory, MSDS records, algae cultures, and order supplies as needed.
- **Instrumentation & Data Analysis**
- Operate and maintain instruments such as spectrophotometers, mass spectrometers, gas chromatographs, nutrient autoanalyzers, and other lab equipment.
- Organize, execute, and document sampling of plants, animals, gases, water, and sediment.
- Process samples, analyze data using statistical methods, and refine methods/protocols based on findings.
- **Research Collaboration**
- Work with faculty, post-docs, visiting scientists, and graduate students to design and conduct laboratory and field experiments.
- Assist with experimental design, protocol development, sample collection, processing, and analysis.
- Travel daily to research sites and collaborator laboratories as needed.
- **Data Management**
- Generate, manage, and maintain accurate data collection, entry, storage, and analysis systems.
- **Research & Extension Support**
- Contribute to project design, literature reviews, and manuscript preparation.
- Assist with extension activities, including preparation of educational materials.
- Mentor temporary lab members and perform other related duties as required.

**EXPECTED SALARY**:
$46,000.00 annually commensurate with education and experience

**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.

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, marine science, environmental science or related field and professional experience with relevant skills;
- A general understanding of sediment biogeochemical processes.
- Applicants with field experience, particularly in coastal and estuarine settings, and experience with analytical chemistry are preferred.
- Experience in quantitative chemical analysis of nutrients and inorganic substances in water, sediment, gas and biological tissue; operation and maintenance of laboratory instruments including mass spectrometer, gas chromatograph, elemental analyzer, nutrient autoanalyzer.
- A valid driver’s license and ability to drive and operate a boat.
- Proficiency in basic computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as R.
- Expressed potential and motivation to participate in intellectual and professional development in research and extension activities related to coastal resilience;
- Proficiency in organization and communication skills

**SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS**:
In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter, resume and contact information for 3 references.

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

This position is campus based in Homestead, Florida

Valid driver's license

**HEALTH ASSESSMENT REQUIRED**:

- No

**ADVERTISED**:
03 Sep 2025

Eastern Daylight Time
**APPLICATIONS CLOSE**:

- 24 Sep 2025

Eastern Daylight Time