The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Department of Nutrition Sciences Research is seeking a Researcher III. The goal of the study is to gain insight into how individuals respond to food, to prevent and combat health conditions that are impacted by nutrition. The Nutrition for Precision Health study is a NIH Common Fund program consisting of three Modules with multiple recruitment sites across the country. This position will support recruitment of participants and coordination of study activities for Module 1 and Module 2. Module 1 is an observational study where we will collect measurements over 8-10 days to characterize an individual's dietary intake, nutritional status, and physiological responses following a meal challenge. Module 2 consists of three controlled dietary interventions, each provided for 14-days.

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. Processes biospeciman samples collected during clinic visits. This will include blood, urine, saliva, stool, hair, and nails. Blood samples will need to be centrifuged and aliquoted. Urine and saliva samples will need to be aliquoted. Stool samples do not require processing beyond scanning into the receiving system and transferring to the freezer.
2. Manages stock of lab supplies and submit orders as needed.
3. Data entry into electronic data systems
4. Performs other duties as assigned.

Hourly Salary Range $17.10 - $28.75

• 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

BS in related field