RESEARCHER III

University of Alabama, Birmingham, United States

Updated: 30 days ago
Location: Birmingham, ALABAMA

Details

Posted: 12-May-24

Location: Birmingham, Alabama

Type: Full-time

Salary: Open

Categories:


Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: T216940


RESEARCHER III - (T216940)

Description

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB),Department of Neuropathology is seeking a Researcher III to study the cellular and molecular mechanisms regulating malignant brain tumors development.

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

  • Screen and identify novel targets to understand the role of the tumor micro-environment (TME) and the non-cellular extracellular matrix components in high grade gliomas growth, invasion, and advance therapeutic efficacy.

  • Focus on cancer biology studies using in-vitro cancer cell models, brain tumor mouse models and patient-derived glioma models with the main goal of focusing on projects that have a high potential for future clinical translation.

  • Oversee projects within the laboratory as well as assume responsibility for the day-to-day operation of lab activities.

    • Annual Salary Range $35,570.00 - $59,800.00



    Qualifications

    • Master's degree in a related field

    • OR Bachelor's degree in a related field and two (2) years of related experience

    • OR Associate's degree in a related field and four (4) years of related experience

    Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

    Preferences

    • Experience in cell culture, cancer research mice models , histology, Flow Cytometry, Western Blots, Immunohistochemistry (IHC) or Immunofluorescence (IF), microscopy, assays will be favorably considered.

    • Prior experience working with human specimens including tissue processing.

    • Experience with animal and EHS protocol renewal/development.


    Primary Location
    : University
    Job Category
    : Scientific Research
    Organization
    : 392303040 Neuropathology
    Employee Status
    : Regular
    Shift: Day/1st Shift
    Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager): Onsite

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