RESEARCHER I

University of Alabama at Birmingham, United States

Updated: about 1 month ago
Location: Birmingham, ALABAMA

RESEARCHER I - (T214944)

Description

 

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Department of Neurobiology, is seeking a Researcher I.

General Responsibilities

Under direct supervision:

  • To perform various support functions in a research laboratory.
  • To maintain equipment, computer database and lab supplies.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

  • Performs various support functions in research laboratory using appropriate procedures to generate and validate data of sufficient quality for project development, publications, and grant submissions.
  • Maintains and cleans equipment and the facility.
  • Maintains and restocks supplies.
  • Maintains computer database. 
  • Perform conventional or real-time PCR, immunohistochemistry, Western blotting.
  • Assist in the maintenance of the mouse colony.
  • Assist graduate students with completion of in vitro and in vivo electrophysiological and imaging experiments.
  • Summarize data, perform basic statistical data analysis, build graphs for publication.
  • Assist in the maintenance and troubleshooting of lab equipment and supplies.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

    • Hourly Salary Range     $15.00 - $19.66                  

     

    Qualifications

     
    • Associate degree in a related field 
    • OR High School diploma or GED and two (2) years of related experience

    Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

    Preferences

    • Experience with molecular biology.
    • Experience in electrophysiology.
    • Imaging Coding and programming skills.

       

    Key Skills

    • Desire to grow as a scientist.
    • Critical thinking skills.
    • Ability to work as a team and with a diverse group of people.
    • Organizational skills
     
    Primary Location
    : University
    Job Category
    : Scientific Research
    Organization
    : 392600000 Neurobiology
    Employee Status
    : Regular
    Shift: Day/1st Shift
    Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager): Onsite

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