Lead Researcher - Cell & Tissue Culture & Lab Oversight

UAB Medicine; University (FL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alabama at Birmingham, Med - Pulmonary/Allergy/Critical Care, seeks a Researcher Specialist to oversee multiple research projects and provide strategic direction. The role involves cell and tissue culture, operating the Ussing chamber, managing budgets, and ensuring data integrity across the team.

You will guide experimental design, contribute to high-impact publications, and manage regulatory training and compliance for a small lab.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in a related field required or Master's with 2+ years of related experience
• Bachelor's degree in related field with 4+ years of related experience; work experience may not substitute for education
• Experience in research and compliance is desirable

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple research projects and provide strategic direction
• Perform cell and tissue culture and maintain the Ussing chamber
• Manage project budgets and ensure research integrity across the team
• Guide experimental design and data interpretation for high-impact publications
• Support regulatory training and compliance documentation for a small lab team
• Collaborate with researchers and handle specimens including human/ferret samples

Education

Doctorate degree

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

University of Alabama at Birmingham, Med - Pulmonary/Allergy/Critical Care, seeks a Researcher Specialist to oversee multiple research projects and provide strategic direction. The role involves cell and tissue culture, operating the Ussing chamber, managing budgets, and ensuring data integrity across the team.

You will guide experimental design, contribute to high-impact publications, and manage regulatory training and compliance for a small lab.