Histocompatibility Technologist - Organ & Tissue Transplant - Multiple Shifts
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL, USA
Posted on Tuesday, August 15, 2023
RESEARCHER II - (T213116)
Description
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Department of Neurobiology, is seeking a highly motivated Researcher II to join our team.
General Responsibilities
Under minimal supervision:
- To set up and perform routine and established lab procedures in support of lab goals.
- To collect, enter and summarize data.
- To monitor results and report unusual outcomes.
- To establish and maintain an organized lab environment.
- To order lab supplies and keep inventory to ensure necessary resources are available to lab staff.
- To handle and work with rodents (rats and mice) often daily, as they are an essential component of the research.
- To communicate effectively with the PI and lab staff.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Sets up and performs routine and established lab procedures in support of lab goals.
- Runs behavioral experiments in rats/mice, including self-administration and tests of cognition, anxiety, and depression.
- Performs surgical procedures in rodents.
- Maintains transgenic rodent colonies.
- Collects biological samples from rodents.
- Performs histology and microscopic imaging on rodent brain tissue.
- Collects, enter, analyze, and graph data according to established lab protocols.
- Monitors results; detects and reports unusual outcomes.
- Orders lab supplies and maintains inventory; maintains lab equipment.
- Performs basic statistical data analysis.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Hourly Salary Range $15.50 – $17.10
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field
- OR Associate's degree in a related field and two (2) years of related experience
- OR High School diploma or GED and four (4) years of related experience
Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.
Preferences
- Prior experience with rodent handling and/or behavior, histology and microscopy, and/or coding, even if exposure is only through laboratory coursework, are preferred.
- Prior experience with transgenic rodent colony management.
- Prior experience with management of other personnel.
- Experience with specialized software is desired.
- Previous experience in a basic science lab is preferred.
Key Skills
- Ability to maintain organized and detail lab repots.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to think critically.
- Ability to work as a team member and independently.
Primary Location
: UniversityJob Category
: Scientific ResearchOrganization
: 392600000 NeurobiologyEmployee Status
: Regular Shift: Day/1st Shift
Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager): Onsite