Researcher Associate

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Temporary Services is seeking a Researcher Associate to independently set up and perform experiments and procedures in support of lab goals as directed. To collect, enter, summarize and analyze data. To monitor results, detect and report unusual outcomes and suggest modifications. To develop and improve techniques for the lab.

Key Duties Responsibilities: 
1. Maintain and expand animal breeding colonies according to study protocols. Provide routine animal care, maintenance and animal husbandry. 
2. Set up and track the performance of breeding pairs, document the birth, size, and sex of litters, and wean litters. Ensure appropriate record keeping for the colony. 
3. Handle, restrain, and perform routine animal techniques on animals according to study protocols. 
4. Perform standard experiments with cell lines or primary cells. 
5. Collect, enter, summarize and analyze data. 
6. Maintain safe, clean and organized laboratory environment and areas. 
7. Perform maintenance of lab equipment and supplies/reagents. Organize, maintain, and record the appropriate storage of samples. 
8. Maintain functional electronic documentations as lab records of reagents, materials, activities and data. 
9. Perform other duties as assigned.

Hourly Range: $15.50- $20.00 

Qualifications Bachelor s degree in related field OR Associate's degree in 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 Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Pharmacology, or a closely related field upon starting the position, and at least 1 year of laboratory research experience.

Recent mouse work experience including mouse colony maintenance, mouse handling and restraint, and performing routine procedures like tail vein blood drawing, injections. Candidate must be proficient with use of personal computer and software packages needed to analyze and present data acquired through this lab work.