Researcher Assistant (Temp)

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham, Northern (AL, KY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks a dedicated Researcher Assistant (Temp) to support animal care and research activities in the Engelhardt laboratory. The role involves clinical care, procedures, and general husbandry to ensure welfare of research animals under IACUC and USDA guidelines.

Requires an Associate’s degree or a high school diploma with two years of related experience; prior experience with laboratory animals is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a related field OR High School diploma or GED and two years of related experience required.
• Prior experience working with laboratory animals or in a veterinary setting preferred.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care, monitor, and health assessments of research animals.
• Assist veterinarians and research staff with clinical procedures, treatments, and surgeries.
• Administer medications and collect biological samples as directed.
• Monitor animals for signs of illness, distress, or abnormal behavior and report findings promptly.
• Maintain accurate records related to animal health, treatments, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with IACUC, USDA, and institutional policies and guidelines.
• Support facility operations, including sanitation, equipment maintenance, and inventory management.
• Assist with training of research personnel on proper animal handling and care techniques.

Skills

Animal care

Clinical procedures

Record keeping

Teamwork

Education

Associate's degree in a related field

High School diploma or GED + 2 years related experience

Job description

Job Description - Researcher Assistant (Temp) (T237996)

Researcher Assistant (Temp) - ( T237996 )

Description

The Engelhardt laboratory at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is seeking a dedicated and skilled temporary full-time Veterinary Technician to support animal care and research activities. The successful candidate will assist with clinical care, procedures, and general husbandry to ensure the health and welfare of research animals in compliance with institutional and regulatory guidelines. Depending on funding acquisition, this position has the potential to go full-time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide daily care, monitor, and health assessments of research animals.
• Assist veterinarians and research staff with clinical procedures, treatments, and surgeries.
• Administer medications and collect biological samples as directed.
• Monitor animals for signs of illness, distress, or abnormal behavior and report findings promptly.
• Maintain accurate records related to animal health, treatments, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with IACUC, USDA, and institutional policies and guidelines.
• Support facility operations, including sanitation, equipment maintenance, and inventory management.
• Assist with training of research personnel on proper animal handling and care techniques.

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Qualifications

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.
• Prior experience working with laboratory animals or in a veterinary setting preferred.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with rodent handling, dosing, and sample collection.
• Understanding of IACUC regulations and animal welfare standards.

Work Conditions

• Ability to lift, carry, and handle animals and equipment as required.

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

Temporary Services

Job Category

UAB Temporary Services

Organization

114402000 Temporary Services

Employee Status

Temporary

Shift : Day/1st Shift

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