RESEARCHER II

University of Alabama at Birmingham, United States

Updated: 4 days ago
Location: Birmingham, ALABAMA

RESEARCHER II - (T216185)

Description

 

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Department of Molecular & Cellular Pathology, is seeking a Researcher II. 

General Responsibilities

Under minimal supervision:

  • To set up and perform routine and established lab procedures in support of lab goals.
  • To collect, enter and summarize data.
  • To monitor results and report unusual outcomes.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

  • Performs routine genetic fly crosses and collects progeny for aging, functional, and behaviors assays.
  • Collects data and analyses under the supervision of the PI/Supervisor in association with Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Fellows.
  • Orders lab supplies from routine vendors regularly.
  • Sets up genetic crosses and performing physiological and genetic-related assays.
  • Makes fly food and responsible for maintaining (Drosophila (flies) stocks and stocking reagents, research chemicals, stocking consumable items, routine lab cleaning, and keep up.
  • Assists graduate students and postdocs with their projects, and training to volunteering undergraduates.
  • Assists in biological, physiological, and genetic research in Drosophila (Fruit flies) laboratory. 
  • Addresses the pathophysiological basis of human circadian/metabolic disorders linked to cardiometabolic disease, myofibrillar-myopathies, proteinopathies neuropathies, sleep, and aging disruptions.
  • Integrates physiological, cell-molecular, genetics, genomics, and nutritional approaches to understand how lifestyle (including circadian rhythms and eating/sleeping patterns) and genetic factors act to maintain the structural integrity of cells, tissues, and organs that in turn dictates organismal physiology.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

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    Hourly Salary Range     $15.50 - $23.51

     

    Qualifications

     
    • Bachelor’s degree in a related field
    • OR Associate's degree in a related field and two (2) years of related experience
    • OR High School diploma or GED and four (4) years of related experience

    Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

    Preferences

    • Theoretical knowledge of biological sciences.
    • Proven organizational and time management skills to successfully set priorities, meet established deadlines, and recognize new problems with changing priorities and interruptions.
    • Highly organized, effective at multitasking and adept at juggling changing priorities.
    • Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
     
    Primary Location
    : University
    Job Category
    : Scientific Research
    Organization
    : 392304090 Molecular & Cellular Pathology
    Employee Status
    : Regular
    Shift: Day/1st Shift
    Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager): Onsite

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