RESEARCHER ASSOCIATE
University of Alabama at BirminghamJobsCloseBy Editorial Insights
UAB invites applications for a Part-Time Researcher Associate in Med Infectious Diseases to support the Goepfert/Bansal labs and Dr. Rana’s group with both lab operations and participant facing duties. You’ll handle inventory, replenish supplies, maintain and process human blood samples, and assist with consent enrollment data collection and follow up, plus contribute to manuscripts and abstracts. The role offers greater autonomy to design experiments interpret data and mentor junior staff while upholding safety and regulatory standards; some positions may involve research collaborator contact or animal work depending on focus. Qualifications: Bachelor’s in a related field or Associate’s with two years relevant experience, or high school/GED with four years relevant experience; education cannot be substituted. Hourly range $19.80-$32.15. Onsite Day shift. For best results tailor your resume to show experience with specimen handling data collection and compliance include examples of independent project work and collaboration on manuscripts and ensure your education meets the requirement before applying through the UAB Careers portal.
Description
Position Summary
The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Med - Infectious Diseases, is in search of a Part-Time Researcher Associate to join their team. This PT Regular position will be responsible for duties in the Goepfert/Bansal lab such as inventory and replenishment of supplies, maintenance and control of samples held in freezers, and assisting with processing of human blood samples. This position will also be responsible for duties in Dr. Rana's group working with participant contact, consent/enrollment, data collection and follow-up. They will also work with other staff on manuscripts and abstracts.
General Responsibilities
As a Researcher Associate, this intermediate-level position will require you to independently conduct more complex studies and analyses, contributing to the advancement of research projects. With greater autonomy, you will design experiments, interpret data, and collaborate with senior researchers to develop and refine research protocols. Your role may also include mentoring junior staff and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Depending on the research focus, this position may involve research collaborator contact, research animal contact, and/or specimens.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Hourly Range: $19.80- $ 32.15
Qualifications
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 required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.
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