The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Department of Radiology Chair Office, is seeking a Researcher III. The primary responsibility of Researcher III is to work with the current students in Dr. Sorace's lab and set up and perform experiments and procedures in cell lines and small animals, collection and analysis of clinical imaging data, and reduction of data for further analysis.

General Responsibilities

As directed:

• To independently set up and perform experiments and procedures in support of lab goals.
• 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. Animal handling including dissection, injection with therapeutics, injection with radioactive or optical compounds and may include basic animal husbandry.
2. Maintenance of various cell lines for experiments and cell culture equipment.
3. Microscope work and basic image analysis.
4. Operate equipment for imaging small animals.
5. Collection of tissue, blood or other biological specimens.
6. Bench chemistry, microbiology, molecular biology or other scientific techniques.
7. Collection of preclinical and clinical imaging data.
8. Perform other duties as assigned.

Annual Salary Range $35,570.00 - $45,000.00

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

Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

Preferences

• M.S. in Electrical or Computer Science Engineering with experience in data management and analysis.
• BA in biology, chemistry, physics, or related field

Key Skills

• Ability to adapt to new technologies quickly.
• Ability to conduct studies, design experimental plans, and perform data analysis under minimal direction is required.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems, interpret data, and communicate results to peers, superiors, and trainees.

The U. S. Department of Labor (DOL)’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) recently finalized a rule amending the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime regulations. This is not a UAB decision; it is a federal law all employers must follow. This rule brings changes to the criteria determining exemption status under the FLSA. UAB Human Resources has assessed the impact of these adjustments to ensure a proactive and effective response. Consequently, starting June 30, 2024, it is possible that this position may undergo reclassification from exempt to nonexempt status. As a nonexempt employee, you will transition from monthly to biweekly payroll and must track and record all hours worked, adhering to UAB’s policies for nonexempt employees. If legal action occurs and the implementation of the FLSA change is blocked/paused, UAB will hold on making any changes, including moving employees from exempt to nonexempt.