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RESEARCHER III - (T214210)

Description

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Department of Microbiology is seeking a Researcher III.

General Responsibilities

As directed:

  • To independently set up and perform experiments and procedures in support of lab goals.
  • To collect, enter, summarize, and analyze data.
  • To monitor results, detect and report unusual outcomes and suggest modifications.
  • To develop and improve techniques for the lab.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

  1. Performs cell culture, DNA preparations, genotyping, cellular analyses including antibody staining, flow cytometry, isolation of primary cells, cell activation, cultures infectious agents, PCR, uses molecular approaches to analyze cells of interest, and conducts other tasks as directed.
  2. Prepares solutions and reagents.
  3. Ensures laboratory glassware and related items are available, clean, and sterile.
  4. Keeps accurate notes and records.
  5. Analyzes data and prepares figures, slides, and reports.
  6. Presents background information, plans, and results in a clear, accurate, and logical manner. This may consist of written or oral reports.
  7. Performs basic statistical data analysis.
  8. Assists with general lab maintenance including but not limited to routine equipment maintenance, lab organization and unpacking supplies, as well as other duties as directed.
  9. Monitors supplies, inventories, and places orders.
  10. Interfaces with vendors.
  11. Handles payments, including invoices, PO requests, and credit card reconciliation, as well as related tasks as required.
  12. Safely and humanely handles experimental animals.
  13. Maintains a mouse colony. This includes but is not limited to monitoring, weaning, record keeping, specimen collection and processing, and sanitation.
  14. Safely ships items to collaborators.
  15. Safely works with infectious agents.
  16. Safely disposes of infectious waste in accordance with all relevant policies and procedures. Supervises and/or assists other lab members as needed. Is punctual, reliable, and meets deadlines. Completes all required training and keeps up to date with training requirements.
  17. Sets up and performs experiments and procedures in support of lab goals.
  18. Develops and improves techniques for the lab.
  19. Contributes to planning/design of studies.
  20. Collects, enters, summarizes, and analyzes data.
  21. Monitors results, detects and reports unusual outcomes, and suggests modifications.
  22. May assist in planning long or short-term goals/fiscal management.
  23. Performs maintenance of lab equipment and supplies.
  24. Performs other duties as assigned.

Annual Salary Range $35,570.00 - $42,000.00

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in a related field
  • OR Bachelor’s degree in a related field and two (2) years of related experience
  • OR Associate's degree in a related field and four (4) years of related experience

Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

Preferences

  • Degree in a biological science.
  • On-the-job training is available, but candidates with prior experience with flow cytometry, mouse models, infectious systems, cell culture, isolation of primary cells, PCR, and molecular biology techniques such as purification of nucleic acids, are preferred.
  • Previous experience in a basic science lab is preferred.

Key Skills

  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Highly reliable.
  • Enthusiastic about science.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Critical thinking.
  • Ability to work independently and also as a team with a diverse group of people.
  • Maintain organized and detailed lab notes.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Primary Location

: University

Job Category

: Scientific Research

Organization

: 392200000 Microbiology

Employee Status

: Regular

Shift: Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager): Onsite

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