SCIENTIST I

University of Alabama at Birmingham; University (FL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Microbiology, seeks an experienced Scientist I to join the team. Responsibilities include planning and conducting research, designing experiments, and coordinating lab activities under the PI.

You will perform mouse studies, analyze data, and contribute to publications and grant reports. Ideal candidates hold a PhD/MD or equivalent, with several years of related experience and strong statistical and organizing skills.

Qualifications

• PhD, MD, or Master’s degree with related experience required.
• Work experience may not substitute for education requirement.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and conduct research.
• Design, plan and troubleshoot experiments under PI supervision.
• Perform hands-on mouse experiments under SPF or germ-free conditions.
• Conduct survival surgeries on laboratory animals.
• Process and analyze samples (necropsy, flow cytometry, histology, PCR).
• Analyze data with statistical software (GraphPad Prism, R, SAS).
• Prepare abstracts, posters, manuscripts, and progress reports.

Skills

Experiment design

Data analysis

Laboratory techniques

Team coordination

Education

PhD/MD or equivalent with related experience

Tools

GraphPad Prism

R

SAS

Job description

The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Microbiology, is in search of an experienced Scientist I to join their team.

General Responsibilities

To employ a broad knowledge of principles, practices and procedures in a particular field of specialization.

To plan, coordinate and conduct research.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Research Project Design/Planning/Execution/Management: Contribute to the experimental design of research projects. Plan, execute, and troubleshoot experiments under the supervision of the PI Recruit and organize other laboratory members to assist with large experiments as needed.

Perform hands-on experiments with mice housed in conventional SPF and/or germ-free conditions which include the exposure of mice to human pathogens, monitoring of mouse health, administration of test products to mice, the collection and processing of samples from mice longitudinally, and the necropsy of mice and collection of tissues.

Perform survival surgeries on laboratory animals.

Process and analyze samples from animal models, including but not limited to necropsy, cell isolation and enumeration; cell staining for flow cytometry; cell storage; cell culture and cell-based functional assays; histology, PCR. Optimize research methodology, protocols and procedures.

Maintain a functional notebook as a record of laboratory activities and data.

Data Collection and Analysis: Collect, record, and analyze data collected from animal, flow cytometry, PCR, histology, and cell-based assay experiments.

Perform statistical analyses of data using appropriate statistical software (e.g. GraphPad Prism, R, SAS).

Record software programs (including versions) used for data collection and analysis.

Analyze bioinformatic data using appropriate programs and workflows.

Data Presentation, Publication, and Reporting: Prepare abstracts, posters, and presentation of project results and present at laboratory meetings and scientific conferences.

Prepare and submit manuscripts (original research and review articles).

Assist with the preparation of contract/grant applications and contract/grant progress reports.

General Laboratory Support: Respond to laboratory emergencies on evenings/weekends/holidays as scheduled.

Prepare and submit IACUC/EHS/IRB protocols and amendments.

Provide hands-on technical support to other laboratory members as requested.

Train laboratory members on experimental design, techniques, data analysis, and data presentation.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Salary Range

$63,125- $ 83,412.50

Qualifications

Doctor of Philosophy, D.V.M. or M.D. degree in a related field and two (2) years of related experience OR M.D. and Master's degree. OR Master's degree and four (4) years of related experience OR Bachelor's degree and six (6) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

Preferences

MS in microbiology, biological or biomedical sciences or related field and 4 years of experience in a research setting.

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

392200000 Microbiology

Employee Status

Regular

Shift : Day/1st Shift

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