"RESEARCHER III"

Position Summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham, The Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine has a Researcher III position available and is seeking a dedicated Researcher III to join their team.

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

• Maintain mouse colonies including breeding, weaning, and genotyping.
• Conduct mouse dissections and minor surgical procedures and sample preparation.
• Carry out routine histological staining of tissue and cell sample.
• Perform cell culture.
• Conduct routine molecular biology experiments (e.g., PCR, gel electrophoresis, Western blot).
• Help with lab organization and routine operations (autoclaving, etc.).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Master's degree in a related field OR Bachelor's degree in related field and two (2) years of related experience OR Associate's degree in related field and four (4) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

Preferences

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in biology, biomedical sciences, or a related field.
• Background or training in biological or biomedical research preferred.
• Prior lab experience working with mice and common molecular techniques preferred.

Key Skills

• Able to complete assigned tasks efficiently and on time.
• Responsible, highly organized, and detail oriented.
• Reliable and accountable with the ability to work independently.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Eager to support and contribute to ongoing research projects.

About University of Alabama, Birmingham

Known for its innovative and interdisciplinary approach to education at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, the University of Alabama at Birmingham, a part of the University of Alabama System, is an internationally renowned research university and academic medical center with more than $715 million in annual research funding and an economic impact on the state exceeding $12.1 billion a year. UAB is Alabama’s largest employer, with some 28,000 employees, and was named Forbes’ No. 1 Large Employer in the United States in 2021. UAB enrollment surpassed 21,500 for the fifth consecutive year in fall 2022. The university offers more than 180 degree programs in nine schools and one college. The pillars of UAB’s mission include education, research, innovation and economic development, community engagement and patient care. Learn more at www.uab.edu.