RESEARCH SCIENTIST SPECIALIST

Position Summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), IRCP Flow Cytometry and Single Cell Core Facility (FCSC), is recruiting a Research Scientist Specialist to join the core facility. The Research Scientist Specialist will perform single cell and spatial assays using technologies by 10X, BD, PARSE, Lunaphore and others. This position involves initial consultation with users to define their experiments and determine what technologies/techniques will be used. The Research Scientist Specialist will schedule experiments, order the necessary kits and reagents, and perform molecular biology reactions as required for library preparation and sequencing. Maintaining detailed records and inventories of experiments, samples, data, and invoices is essential.

General Responsibilities

A Research Scientist Specialist delves deeper into niche areas within their field, leading complex research initiatives and developing innovative methodologies. This role demands a higher level of expertise and independent judgment in experimental design and problem-solving. Specialists often mentor junior scientists, contributing significantly to strategic research directions and publishing influential findings. Depending on the research focus, this position may involve research collaborator contact, research animal contact, and/or specimens.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. Consultation with users for experimental design.
2. Ordering appropriate reagents and kits.
3. Performing molecular biology reactions and library preparation.
4. Pooling samples for sequencing.
5. Data transfer.
6. Maintaining records of experiments.
7. Troubleshooting.
8. Preparing invoices and billing via the FBS system.
9. Perform other duties as assigned.

Salary Range

$81,525 - $105,980

Qualifications

Qualifications

Doctorate degree in a related field and three (3) years of related experience OR Master's degree in a related field and five (5) years of related experience OR Bachelor's degree in a related field and seven (7) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

Preferences

• Extensive experience with all aspects of quantitative molecular biology (single cell RNAseq, PCR, RT-PCR, sequencing, barcoding, hashing).
• Experience in molecular biology.
• Preferred degree in molecular biology or biological sciences