The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics, is seeking a Scientist I.

General Responsibilities

• To employ a broad knowledge of principles, practices and procedures in a particular field of specialization.
• To plan, coordinate and conduct research.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. Plans, coordinates and conducts scientific research requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard scientific techniques.
2. Writes grant applications, carries projects to completion and supervises/trains employees and students.
3. Designs, performs and/or oversees experiments and data collection to ensure data integrity, quality control and protocol compliance.
4. Collects, analyzes and interprets data; prepares statistical and narrative reports and/or graphs.
5. Supervises and/or performs equipment maintenance, operations and quality control procedures.
6. Performs and/or oversees new research procedures.
7. Serves as principal investigator on sub-projects of complexities.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Annual Salary Range $63,125.00 - $75,000.00

• Doctor of Philosophy, D.V.M. or M.D. degree in a related field and two (2) years of related experience
• OR M.D. and Master's degree.
• OR Master's degree and four (4) years of related experience
• OR Bachelor's degree and six (6) years of related experience

Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

Preferences

• PHD in a related field.
• Extensive experience in high resolution mass spectrometry.
• Extensive experience in MS data analysis and interpretation, specifically protein glycosylation analysis.
• Experience in bioinformatics workflow development of complex proteomic data sets.

"UAB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and family-friendly environment in which all faculty and staff can excel and achieve work/life balance irrespective of race, national origin, age, genetic or family medical history, gender, faith, gender identity and expression as well as sexual orientation. UAB also encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and veterans."