RESEARCHER LEAD

University of Alabama at Birmingham

As a Researcher Lead, this emerging leader role will require you to spearhead major research projects and lead a team of researchers towards achieving significant scientific goals. Your responsibilities will include strategic planning, project management, and ensuring the alignment of research activities with organizational objectives. You will play a critical role in mentoring junior researchers, fostering a collaborative research environment, and representing the research team at national and international forums. Depending on the research focus, this position may involve research participant contact, research animal contact, and/or specimens

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Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Working with a high degree of independence, the Researcher Lead will:
• Oversee projects within the lab and assume responsibility for day-to-day operations
• Set up and perform experiments and procedures aligned with lab goals
• Develop and improve laboratory techniques
• Collect, enter, summarize, analyze, and interpret data
• Contribute significantly to the planning and design of studies
• Monitor results, detect and report unusual outcomes, and suggest modifications as necessary
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Technical Responsibilities:

• The position requires expertise or interest in acquiring the following techniques: Mammalian Cell Culture Maintenance of human pluripotent stem cells Differentiation of human pluripotent stem cells into retinal organoids and other relevant cell types
• Histology Tissue processing.
• Staining, including histological and immunofluorescence techniques
• Evaluation of staining results using light and confocal microscopy
• Molecular Biology Assays Isolation and quantification of DNA, RNA, and proteins PCR, qPCR, and Western blot analyses
• Co-immunoprecipitation assays

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Work Characteristics

• Extensive experiences with mammalian cell cultures
• Degree in Biological Science; open to degrees in Science
• Prior experience with human pluripotent stem cells is highly desirable
• Doctorate in a related field
• Strong commitment to teamwork within a diverse group.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly self-motivated with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic knowledge of laboratory equipment, techniques, and safety regulations.
• Ability to manage challenging, time-sensitive tasks and situations.

Salary Range: $52,555 - $85,400

Education

• Master's degree in a related field and one (1) years of related experience
• OR Bachelor's degree in related field and three (3) years of related experience
• OR Associate's degree in related field and five (5) years of related experience required.
• Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

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