The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Department of Anesthesiology Chair Office is seeking a Researcher III.

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. Familiarity with minor terminal surgical procedures such as anesthetizing mice, cannulating the trachea, removing tissues from biochemical measurements.
2. Willingness to learn how to perform a number of procedures in anesthetized mice.
3. Performs other duties as assigned.

Hourly Salary Range $17.10 - $28.31

• 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

• Experience with working with small animals such as mice, rats and possibly other species. Familiarity with maintaining colonies of transgenic mice.
• Experience breeding mice and checking genotype.
• Undergraduate degree in biological science or chemistry.
• Familiarity with basic biochemical measurements such as SDS PAGE, Western blots, PCR etc.

Key Skills

• Ability to work with others in a congenial fashion.
• Excellent records management ability, good verbal, and interpersonal skills.