RESEARCHER IV

University of Alabama at Birmingham, United States

Updated: 2 months ago
Location: Birmingham, ALABAMA

RESEARCHER IV - (T214291)

Description

 

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Department of Med - Hematology & Oncology, is seeking a Researcher IV. The position will work in Dr. Davis' lab conducting bench science research.

General Responsibilities

Working with a high degree of independence: 

  • To oversee projects within the laboratory
  • To assume responsibility for the day-to-day operation of lab activities. 
  • To collect, enter, summarize, analyze, and interpret data. 
  • To contribute significantly to the planning/design of studies. 
  • To help develop long or short-term goals.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

  • Oversees projects within the laboratory and assumes responsibility for the day to day operation of lab activities.
  • Contributes significantly to the planning/design of studies.
  • Collects, enters, summarizes, analyzes and interprets data.
  • Monitors results, detects and reports unusual outcomes, develops modifications and provides data to management.
  • Participates and helps develop long or short term goals or strategic business objectives.
  • With direction, contributes to grant proposals and assists in the preparation and editing of grant applications.
  • Supervises lab equipment and supplies.
  • Uses advanced knowledge of lab practices to direct and teach others.
  • Will work in a team with in-depth knowledge in fundamental immunology and cancer research.
  • Should have a strong background in biochemistry and experience with Western blotting and immunoprecipitation. This will include some expertise in molecular biology including cloning, PCR, RNA and DNA isolation, and RQ-PCR.
  • Studies will extend to cell culture as well as cell transfection and transduction (retroviral and lentiviral) to make stable human and mouse cell lines.
  • Experience with FACS and ELISA and some knowledge of mouse colony maintenance, genotyping, and tissue dissection will be helpful.
  • Should have the ability to plan experiments, interpret data, prepare figures, draft protocols for IACUC, and train other staff members and students.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

    • Annual Salary Range         $47,486.40 - $85,000.00

     

    Qualifications

     
    • Doctorate in a related field
    • OR Master's degree in a related field and two (2) years of related experience
    • OR Bachelor’s degree in related field and four (4) years of related experience
    • OR Associate's degree in related field and six (6) years of related experience

    Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

    Preferences

    • Degree in a scientific field.

     
    Primary Location
    : University
    Job Category
    : Scientific Research
    Organization
    : 311402200 Med - Hematology & Oncology
    Employee Status
    : Regular
    Shift: Day/1st Shift
    Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager): Onsite

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