RESEARCHER LEAD

Position Summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Med - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, is looking for an experienced and skilled Researcher Lead to join their team.

General Responsibilities

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 collaborator contact, research animal contact, and/or specimens.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Conducts research for the Basu laboratory using High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GCMS), Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry (IRMS), Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS), or other advanced chromatography techniques/skills to promote success of various research grants.
• Development of lab assays in collaboration with PI/lab manager to promote success of various research grants. Also works up established lab assays.
• Oversees projects within the laboratory and assumes responsibility for the day-to-day operation of lab activities.
• Collects, enters, summarizes, analyzes and interprets research data. Monitors results, detects and reports unusual outcomes, develops modifications and provides data to the PI.
• Works collaboratively in the clinical research setting to promote success of various research grants.
• Helps with grant proposals and assists in the preparation and editing of grant applications.
• Supervises lab equipment and supplies.
• Uses advanced knowledge of lab practices to direct and teach others.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

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

Qualifications

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.

Preferences

• High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) experience is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Gas Chromatography - Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry (GC- IRMS) is strongly preferred.
• Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GCMS) experience is strongly preferred.
• Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry (IRMS) experience is strongly preferred.
• Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) experience is strongly preferred.
  
  

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.

Job Category

Scientific Research

Organization

311401200 Med - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

Employee Status

Regular

Shift

Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager)

Onsite