Researcher Associate

University of Alabama at BirminghamUniversity, MS

$20 - $32 / hour

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Senior-level

Remote

On-site

Compensation

$20-$32/hour

Job Description

Position Summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Neurology Chair Office, is recruiting for an experienced Researcher Associate to join their team.

General Responsibilities

As a Researcher Associate, this intermediate-level position will require you to independently conduct more complex studies and analyses, contributing to the advancement of research projects. With greater autonomy, you will design experiments, interpret data, and collaborate with senior researchers to develop and refine research protocols. Your role may also include mentoring junior staff and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Depending on the research focus, this position may involve research collaborator contact, research animal contact, and/or specimens.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Work independently to manage a complex colony of mice and rats.
Train students and other laboratory personnel to perform tasks such as dissecting mice and rats to harvest tissues for analysis, making solutions, running western blots, and running assays as part of biochemical analysis of mouse and rat models of Parkinson's Disease.
Derive and culture cells from mice and rats.
Perform rodent behavior analyses.
Dissect mice and rats to harvest tissues for analysis.
Maintain spreadsheets of inventories of harvested tissues, inventories of live animals and spreadsheet of freezer location of samples.
Assist with sectioning staining and imaging tissues from mice and rats.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Hourly Range: $ 19.80- $ 32.15

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field OR Associate's degree in a related field and two (2) years of related experience OR High School diploma or GED and four (4) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

Preferences

Experience with mouse work.
Prior experience with PCR and lab safety.
Mouse handling, ear punch, use of PCR, run and image agarose gel, excel, stereotaxic injections, mouse necropsies, culture of primary cells.

Key Skills

Team worker, humane treatment of mice, patient with others, organized, honest.

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.

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What is the work location for this position at University of Alabama at Birmingham?

This job at University of Alabama at Birmingham is located in University, MS, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.

What pay range can candidates expect for this role at University of Alabama at Birmingham?

Candidates can expect a pay range of $19.8–$32.15 per hour for this role.

What employment applies to this position at University of Alabama at Birmingham?

University of Alabama at Birmingham lists this role as a Full-time position.

What experience level is required for this role at University of Alabama at Birmingham?

University of Alabama at Birmingham is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.

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