RESEARCHER ASSISTANT

Overview

This position is for a Research Assistant in Dr. Gaggar's Lab within the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Working under minimal supervision, the Researcher Assistant will perform established laboratory procedures to advance the lab's research objectives. The primary responsibility is mouse colony management, including ear punching, breeding, and weaning, as well as genotyping. This role involves daily handling of mice. Additional duties include maintaining live animal inventory and managing spreadsheets for genotyping, harvested tissue inventories, and laboratory supply inventory. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with the Principal Investigator and laboratory staff are essential.

General Responsibilities

As a Researcher Assistant, you will contribute to the daily operations of research projects under the close supervision of experienced researchers. This role involves performing standard research tasks, including sample processing, basic data analysis, and maintaining accurate records. Your support will be crucial in helping senior team members execute complex protocols and ensuring the smooth functioning of the lab. Depending on the research focus, this position may involve research collaborator contact, research animal contact, and / or specimens.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Assist with mouse colony maintenance, including breeding, weaning, and genotyping.

Maintain accurate spreadsheets for mouse colony records and managing spreadsheets for genotyping, harvested tissue inventories, and laboratory supply inventory.

Harvest and process mouse tissues.

Assist with other routine, established laboratory procedures in support of the lab's research goals.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Hourly Range

$16.83- $19.23

Qualifications

Qualifications

Associate's degree in a related field OR High School diploma or GED and two (2) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

Preferences

• Preferred degree in a science related field.

Primary Location

University

Job Category

Clerical & Administrative

Organization

311402800 Med - Pulmonary / Allergy / Critical Care

Employee Status

Regular

Shift

Day / 1st Shift

Work Arrangement

Onsite

Equal Opportunity Statement

UAB is an Equal Employment / Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu / titleix.

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