Senior Researcher Specialist & Lab Lead

UAB group; University (FL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Med - Pulmonary/Allergy/Critical Care, is seeking a Researcher Specialist to oversee multiple research projects, perform cell and tissue culture, operate the Ussing chamber, and manage project budgets.

The role includes ensuring research integrity, guiding experimental design and data interpretation, and maintaining compliance documentation for a small three-person team. Human/ferret sample work may be involved under supervision.

Qualifications

• Doctorate or Master's with years of related experience required; work experience cannot substitute education.
• Experience leading research projects and coordinating team tasks is preferred.
• Ability to manage budgets and ensure compliance with institutional policies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple research projects and provide strategic direction.
• Perform cell and tissue culture and operate the Ussing chamber.
• Manage project budgets and ensure data integrity and publication quality.
• Prepare reports, protocols, and analyses supporting grant proposals.
• Ensure lab compliance and training for a small three-person team.
• Potentially handle human or ferret samples under supervision.

Skills

Research leadership

Data interpretation

Regulatory compliance

Education

Doctorate or highest related degree with experience

Tools

Ussing chamber

Cell culture

Job description

The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Med - Pulmonary/Allergy/Critical Care, is seeking a Researcher Specialist to oversee multiple research projects, perform cell and tissue culture, operate the Ussing chamber, and manage project budgets.

The role includes ensuring research integrity, guiding experimental design and data interpretation, and maintaining compliance documentation for a small three-person team. Human/ferret sample work may be involved under supervision.