What are the responsibilities and job description for the SCIENTIST II position at University of Alabama, Birmingham?
We are seeking a Scientist II to support research in the laboratories of Drs. J. Victor Garcia and Angela Wahl in the Department of Microbiology at the University of Alabama-Birmingham. We work with a multidisciplinary team of investigators from academia, government, and industry to develop and use precision animal models to study fundamental aspects of the immune system during health and disease and interactions between human-specific pathogens and their host. Our work is funded by multiple NIH grant awards, private foundation investments, and federal government contracts. Areas of research in our laboratories include: 1) HIV Persistence and Cure, 2) HIV Transmission and Prevention, 3) The Microbiome in Health and Disease, and 4) In vivo analysis of the interaction between clinically relevant human pathogens and their host including COVID-19, TB, etc. This position will provide essential support of the day-to-day research activities performed in the laboratory including the design, execution and troubleshooting of experiments and the analysis, interpretation and presentation of research results. This position will also participate in employee training in laboratory techniques, ensure compliance with institutional safety regulations, perform equipment maintenance, and respond to laboratory emergencies.
General Responsibilities
To employ a broad knowledge of principles, practices and procedures in a particular field of specialization.
To plan, design and conduct research and present findings.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Salary Range: $74,100 - $120,700
Qualifications
PhD in life science field 10 years of research experience preferred
Key Skills
Key Skills
Organization
Attention to detail
Critical thinking
Ability to work as a team and with a diverse group of people
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Salary : $74,100 - $120,700
