RESEARCHER SPECIALIST

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

Position Summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Med - Pulmonary/Allergy/Critical Care, is in search of a Researcher Specialist to join their team. As a Researcher Specialist, you will have expanded responsibilities overseeing multiple research projects and providing strategic direction. This professional-level role involves performing cell and tissue culture, running and maintenance of the Ussing chamber, managing project budgets, and ensuring the integrity and quality of research outcomes across the team. Your expertise will be critical in guiding experimental design, data interpretation, and contributing to high impact publications. This also include management of institutional regulations, training, and compliance documentation for a small research team, learning from laboratory manager. Depending on the research focus, this position will involve research collaborator contact, research animal contact, and/or specimen allocation -specifically involving human and/or ferret samples.

General Responsibilities

As a Researcher Specialist, you will be recognized as an expert in your field, leading specialized research initiatives with a high level of autonomy. This professional-level position entails developing innovative research methodologies, securing external funding, and influencing the strategic direction of research programs. Your role will also involve extensive collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, disseminating research findings, and driving technological advancements. Depending on the research focus, this position may involve research collaborator contact, research animal contact, and/or specimens.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs basic theoretical, experimental scientific, and technological investigation directed toward the acquisition of new knowledge using cell and tissue culture models.


• Prepares comprehensive documented observations, analyses and interpretations of results, including technical reports, summaries, protocols and quantitative analyses.


• Generate scientific publication quality experimental findings and conclusions and presents same at appropriate scientific conferences and forums.


• Documents research leading to patent disclosure or technical and/or scientific advancement.


• Proposes improvements to processes.


• May act as a project or team lead, coordinating and facilitating the tasks of others.


• Analyzes complex technical problems and delivers solutions where precedent may not exist.


• Manages laboratory compliance with institutional training and hazard requirements for small 3-person lab team under direction of laboratory manager.


• Will involve research animal contact with ferret, and/or their specimens, and human cells or biospecimen.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Salary Range

$60,835- $ 79,085

Qualifications

Doctorate degree in a related field OR Master's degree in a related field and two (2) years of related experience OR Bachelor's degree in related field and four (4) 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.

Job Category

Scientific Research

Organization

311402800 Med - Pulmonary/Allergy/Critical Care

Employee Status

Regular

Shift

Day/1st Shift

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

Onsite