T219966 - University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
About the Job
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Department of Radiology Chair Office, is seeking a Scientist I. The primary responsibility of the Scientist I is to conduct assigned research projects independently, train any onboarded staff in basic experimental protocols of the lab, and general laboratory manager responsibilities.
General Responsibilities
- To employ a broad knowledge of principles, practices and procedures in a particular field of specialization.
- To plan, coordinate and conduct research.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Following instructions and discussions with principal investigator, designs research protocols, including developing and extending procedures for the collection, verification, and management of data.
- Conducts literature searches related to research project.
- Provides training to trainees and staff for cell culture and animal model work, as well as assays of the lab such as those that utilize stable isotopes, work with radioisotopes, image acquisition and analysis.
- Works in a team environment to complete research projects.
- Writes and submits papers, progress reports, and grants based on individually-directed research projects to publications and committees for publication or presentation to peers. This is done independently for individually-directed research.
- General lab manager responsibilities such as ordering reagents, accepting packages, aliquoting reagents and maintaining equipment.
- Synthesizing novel preclinical stable isotope and PET radiotracer pairs (19F/18F, 11C/13C).
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Annual Salary Range%2463,125.00 - %2472,000.00
- Doctor of Philosophy, D.V.M. or M.D. degree in a related field and two (2) years of related experience
- ORM.D. and Master's degree.
- ORMaster's degree and four (4) years of related experience
- ORBachelor's degree and six (6) years of related experience
Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.
Preferences
- Ph.D in chemistry, with experience working with or a desire to learn radiochemistry is preferred.
- In-vivo small animal handling skills: inhalation anesthesia; injections (IP, IV); familiarity with IACUC protocols and guidelines and in vivo study conduct is preferred.
- Proficiency in western blotting is preferred.
- Comfortable with handling radioactivity for preclinical experimentation (e.g., typical isotopes F-18, C-11) is preferred.
- Ability to conduct studies, design experimental plans, and perform data analysis independently.
- Ability to troubleshoot problems, interpret data, and communicate results to peers, superiors, and trainees.
- Experience with cell culture is preferred.
- Excellent organizational skills are preferred.
- Good and recent publication record in the fields of cancer research, radiochemistry and molecular imaging are preferred.
- Degree in chemistry, biology, physics, or related.
- Experience with PET or SPECT imaging.
- Experience with radiochemistry.
Key Skills
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills are required.
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. UAB is 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, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteranrsquo;s status. Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 protects individuals from discrimination based on sex in any educational program or activity operated by recipients of federal financial assistance. As required by Title IX, UAB does not discriminate based on sex in its educational programs or activities, including in admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX may be referred to UABrsquo;s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Educationrsquo;s Office for Civil Rights, or both. UABrsquo;s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator is Andrea McDew, 701 20th Street South, Suite 1030, Birmingham, AL 35233, 205-934-5493, amcdew@uab.edu.
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