RESEARCHER (CDIB) - (UNI0002O)
Description
General Information
Position available in the laboratory of Dr. Lasseigne at the University of Alabama at Birmingham for researcher interested in genomic strategies.
The Lasseigne Lab (www.lasseigne.org) develops and applies genomic strategies to map molecular processes contributing to the etiology, progression, and treatment of diseases originating in the brain and/or the kidney. We investigate the impact of cell- and tissue-specific gene and transcript regulation and expression, cell-cell communication, and sex-associated molecular changes on disease manifestation. Through computational machine learning and data-driven approaches, we identify optimal precision preclinical models and nominate and prioritize drug targets and repositioning candidates for treating patient cellular phenotypes.
General Responsibilities
Under minimal supervision:
The Lasseigne Lab is seeking a Researcher II, III, or IV (depending on the experience level of the candidate) to:
- Perform experiments and procedures in support of lab goals.
- Collect, summarize, and analyze data.
- Monitor results, detect and report unusual outcomes and suggest modifications.
- Develop and improve techniques for the lab.
- Perform lab manager responsibilities including ordering, inventory, monitoring safety, etc.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Salary
Commensurate upon experience.
Qualifications
Requirements
Researcher II:
- BS/BA OR AD + 2 years experience
Researcher III:
- MS OR BS/BA + 2 years experience OR AD + 4 years experience
Researcher IV:
- Doctorate OR MS + 2 years experience OR BS/BA + 4 years experience OR AD + 6 years experience
Preferences
The ideal candidate will have:
- P rior experience working in a molecular biology lab including pipetting, PCR and/or qPCR, sequencing library preparation, nucleic acid extractions, performing ELISAs, etc.
- E xperience working on a team and ideally with managing a lab (i.e., ordering, submitting MTAs, etc.), or at least be willing to learn.
- Experience analyzing data they have generated with GraphPad/Prism, R, and/or Python.
Key Skills
- Organization
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Maintain organized and detailed lab notes
Additional key skills include attention to detail, critical thinking, being able to follow directions, being organized, working well with a team in a fast-paced research environment, willingness to follow established procedures with respect to lab and data management practices, and the ability to be able to share results effectively with others through written or oral reports.
Lab Information
Dr. Brittany Lasseigne
Assistant Professor
Department of Cell, Developmental & Integrative Biology
By applying to this "evergreen" posting, you are expressing interest in future positions at UAB. This job ad is a proactive way to share your resume with us. All applications will be reviewed on a timely basis.
Primary Location
: University
Job Category
: Scientific Research
Organization
: 392800000 Cell, Developmntl, & Integrative Biology
Employee Status
: Regular
Shift: Day/1st Shift
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