Scripps Staff Scientist - Disney Lab

University of Florida
University of Florida

Palm Beach Gardens, FL, USA

USD 70k-70k / year

Posted on Aug 13, 2026
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Scripps Staff Scientist - Disney Lab

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Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Palm Beach
Categories: Biology/Life Science, Grant or Research Administration
Department:37041030 - SR-CHEM-DISNEY LAB

Classification Title:

Scripps Staff Scientist

Classification Minimum Requirements:
  • Ph.D. and/or MD in an appropriate scientific discipline required. A minimum of 2 years postdoctoral experience.
  • This position is open to current UF employees only.
Job Description:

Under the PI’s supervision, responsible for chemical synthesis and design of molecules intended to be studied for biological use. Requires an ability to review the literature to optimize protocols and to use lab instrumentation to validate experimental results. Must work well within project teams to understand and address research problems as they arise.

Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Conduct experiments to characterize RNA-small molecule interactions using various methods.
  • Conduct computational experiments to study RNA-small molecule recognition.
  • Conduct computational experiments to define the physicochemical properties and scaffolds of small molecules that bind RNA; use these results to create RNA-focused small molecule libraries
  • Compiling and analyzing data and presenting research findings at lab or progress meetings, or other venues. This includes maintaining and repairing instrumentation and maintaining a comprehensive laboratory notebook
  • Assisting the PI in writing abstracts and/or grant proposals and in guiding students or lab technicians with procedures/techniques related to their research in the laboratory, as designated by the PI.
Expected Salary:

$70,000
Required Qualifications:
  • Ph.D. and/or MD in an appropriate scientific discipline required. A minimum of 2 years postdoctoral experience.
  • This position is open to current UF employees only.
Preferred:

Proficiency in lab instrumentation use and maintenance, in Chemdraw, PowerPoint, Excel, and (on occasion) Schrodinger molecular modeling software.
Special Instructions to Applicants:

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

Please provide names and email addresses of three to five references as part of the application process. When ready, the hiring department will contact the listed references via email requesting their reference letters to be uploaded directly to the application website.

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

This position is open to current UF employees only.

This is a time limited position.

The University of Florida is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit.

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.
Health Assessment Required: No.

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The Disney laboratory is seeking a Staff Scientist at The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology in Jupiter, Florida. We joined the University of Florida, one of the nation’s top five public universities, in April 2022. The Wertheim UF Scripps Institute advances human health through biomedical research, drug discovery and clinical studies, while providing outstanding educational opportunities to inspire and train the next generation of scientists. In addition, the Skaggs Graduate School of Chemical and Biological Sciences at Scripps Research trains the next generation of scientists on our campus through its nationally recognized Ph.D. program in biomedical sciences.
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