RESEARCHER I

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Neonatology, is seeking a Researcher I to support the laboratory in animal care, inventory, and day-to-day operations. Under supervision, you will assist with experiments and maintain equipment for ongoing research initiatives.

Primary duties include breeding management, genotyping, setup of experiments, and early morning hyperoxia exposure. The role is onsite with regular daytime shifts in a scientific research environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a related field or high school diploma with 2 years related experience.
• Work experience may not substitute for education requirement.
• This role requires day shift onsite in a laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor colony health and respond to issues identified by animal care staff or veterinarians.
• Assist with day-to-day operations: ordering supplies, maintaining inventory, and ensuring equipment is maintained for research use.
• With appropriate training, assist with ongoing animal and in vitro experiments to support research initiatives.
• Breeding management, genotyping, preparation and setup of experiments, and conducting hyperoxia exposure experiments in the early morning hours.
• Oversee daily maintenance of the laboratory mouse colony.

Education

Associate's degree in a related field

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description - RESEARCHER I (T234386)

RESEARCHER I - ( T234386 )

Description

Position Summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Ped - Neonatology, is seeking a dedicated Researcher I to join their team . This position will monitor colony health and respond to any issues identified by animal care staff or veterinarians throughout the day. Assist with the day-to-day operations of the laboratory, including ordering supplies, maintaining laboratory inventory, and ensuring equipment is properly maintained and available for research use. With appropriate training, assist with ongoing animal and in vitro experiments to support the laboratory's research initiatives.

General Responsibilities

Under direct supervision, to perform various support functions in a research laboratory.

To maintain equipment, computer database and lab supplies

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Breeding management, genotyping, preparation and setup of experiments, and conducting hyperoxia exposure experiments in the early morning hours.

Responsible for overseeing the daily maintenance of the laboratory mouse colony.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Hourly Range

$ 15.00- $ 19.66

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.

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

Employee Status

Regular

Shift : Day/1st Shift

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