RESEARCHER ASSISTANT

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham, Northern (AL, KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Department of Neurology's CNET division is seeking a Researcher Assistant to support ongoing research projects. The role focuses on basic mouse colony maintenance and assisting experiments under supervision in Dr. Laura Volpicelli-Daley's laboratory.

Responsibilities include data collection, sample processing, and record-keeping with potential collaboration and animal contact depending on project focus. Day shift, onsite work location at UAB.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a related field or high school diploma with two years of related experience.
• Work experience may not substitute for education requirement.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the daily operations of research projects under the close supervision of experienced researchers; perform standard tasks.
• Assist with sample processing, basic data analysis, and maintain accurate records to support senior team members.
• Support protocols execution and may involve research collaborator contact, research animal contact, and/or handling specimens.

Skills

Confocal microscopy

Immunofluorescence

Education

Associate's degree in a related field

High School diploma or GED with two years related experience

Job description

Job Description - RESEARCHER ASSISTANT (T238332)

RESEARCHER ASSISTANT - ( T238332 )

Description

Position Summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Neurology's CNET division, seeks to hire a Researcher Assistant position for the laboratory of Dr. Laura Volpicelli-Daley. The position is expected to assist and contribute to ongoing research projects, primarily via basic mouse colony maintenance and experiment assistance.

General Responsibilities

• As a Researcher Assistant, you will contribute to the daily operations of research projects under the close supervision of experienced researchers. This role involves performing standard research tasks, including sample processing, basic data analysis, and maintaining accurate records. Your support will be crucial in helping senior team members execute complex protocols and ensuring the smooth functioning of the lab. Depending on the research focus, this position may involve research collaborator contact, research animal contact, and/or specimens.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Hourly Range : $16.50- $ 26.80

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a related field OR High School diploma or GED and two (2) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

Preferences

• Experience with confocal microscopy, immunofluorescence.
• Punctual, transparent, works with integrity, dedicated, good communicator, organized, respectful.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Primary Location

University

Job Category

Scientific Research

Organization

311500000 Neurology Chair Office

Employee Status

Regular

Shift : Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager) : Onsite