Research Scientist (Finance)
The Cook Laboratory in the Molecular Medicine department is recruiting 2 Research Scientists to join a newly established research team at USF in Tampa. The Cook lab uses a variety of cell and animal model systems to provide new insight into pathogenic mechanisms in Alzheimer's disease and related disorders and uncover novel therapeutic strategies. For the current positions available, previous experience with either cell culture methods or histological techniques would be beneficial.Minimum Qualifications:
This position requires a Bachelor's degree in a natural, physical or medical science.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with histological techniques and sectioning methods.
- Expertise with cell culture methods and sterile technique.
- Excellent organizational, record-keeping, and time-management skills with attention to detail.
- Proficiency with Microsoft office suite and strong communication skills.
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With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF's rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida's best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state's 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.
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About USF
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The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF's Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu .
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Compliance and Federal Notices
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This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
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Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws :
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Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
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Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.Nature of Work
The positions available will involve managing lab histological needs (cataloging tissue samples and sections, coordinating tissue embedding, sectioning samples, and staining using DAB or immunofluorescence), or cell culture space (coordinating with other lab members to maintain iPSC and other cell lines, stocking supplies and managing decontamination, viral generation and purification). Work requires practical and basic theoretical knowledge to perform these techniques and to modify them as needed, in consultation with the principal investigator. Competency in standard methods of analysis of the results is expected.
Potential Job Duties/Areas of Responsibilities
- Performs tissue sectioning
- Catalogs tissue samples and slides
- Performs staining using immunohistochemistry or immunofluorescence
- Maintains cell lines, including iPSCs
- Generates and purifies virus
- Manages cell culture space
- Performs assays for protein or RNA
- Provides data or figures of publication quality for manuscripts or grants
