The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB Med - Pulmonary/Allergy/Critical Care Division is seeking a Researcher II. This position will report to and support the research of Dr. Amit Gaggar and will also work closely with 3 other laboratory groups, focusing predominately on developing histological slides for these groups. This position is responsible for preparing samples, cutting samples with a microtome or paraffin sectioning, performing staining procedures such as Hematoxylin and Eosin (HE), and providing status updates and time estimates. The ideal candidate is eager to learn and capable of working both independently and as part of a team, with a strong ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

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.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. Runs assays, cell/tissue culture, animal studies, etc.
2. Collects, enters and summarizes data; Monitors results; detects and reports unusual outcomes.
3. Learns and performs quantification of heme and hemoglobin in animal and human specimens.
4. Assists in the maintenance and troubleshooting of lab equipment and supplies, including specifically the histology equipment.
5. Performs basic statistical data analysis.
6. Receives, processes, aliquots, labels, and stores human biological specimens.
7. Learns and performs animal colony management, including genotyping.
8. Prepares and processes tissue samples for histological analysis.
9. Performs sectioning of samples using microtomes and paraffin embedding techniques.
10. Conducts routine and special staining procedures, including HE staining..
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Hourly Salary Range $15.50 - $23.51

• 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

• Previous experience in a research lab.
• Histology experience is a plus.
• Biology or a related field.

"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."