Lead Researcher Specialist – Pulmonary Research

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alabama at Birmingham seeks a Researcher Specialist to oversee multiple research projects in Pulmonary/Allergy/Critical Care. The role involves cell and tissue culture, operating the Ussing chamber, and guiding experimental design and data interpretation.

You will manage budgets and ensure quality across the team while training staff and maintaining compliance. Primarily onsite in Birmingham, the position emphasizes collaboration with internal and external stakeholders and

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in a related field or Master's with two years of related experience.
• Bachelor's degree in related field with four years of related experience; substitutions not allowed.
• Experience in regulatory compliance and lab safety as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Lead cell/tissue culture and experimental investigations to generate new knowledge.
• Develop and interpret experimental designs and analyses for reporting.
• Prepare publication-quality results and present at conferences.
• Manage project budgets and monitor scientific progress within a small team.
• Mentor junior staff and ensure regulatory training and documentation.
• Coordinate collaborations and ensure compliance with animal and human tissue handling.

Skills

Cell culture

Experimental design

Data interpretation

Project leadership

Education

PhD in related field

MS in related field + 2 years experience

BS in related field + 4 years experience

Tools

Ussing chamber

Laboratory compliance

Hazard management

Job description

University of Alabama at Birmingham seeks a Researcher Specialist to oversee multiple research projects in Pulmonary/Allergy/Critical Care. The role involves cell and tissue culture, operating the Ussing chamber, and guiding experimental design and data interpretation.

You will manage budgets and ensure quality across the team while training staff and maintaining compliance. Primarily onsite in Birmingham, the position emphasizes collaboration with internal and external stakeholders and