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Biomedical Researcher II - 530106

Job no: 530106
Work type: Regular Full-time (Benefits eligible)
Location: Tuscaloosa
Categories: Other, Research/Scientific

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $62,300 - Midpoint: $81,000 (Salaried E10)

Department/Organization: 750801 - Alabama Life Research Institute

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Note to Applicants: Position is eligible for hybrid work subject to University policy. 

Job Summary: The Biomedical Researcher II oversees biomedical research projects and assumes responsibility for the day-to-day activity supporting project. Makes significant contributions to the planning and design of research and creative projects. Assists in short- and long-term planning and project goals. May assist with research and creative proposals and dissemination of project findings.

Additional Department Summary: Leads independent research as well as assisting Principal Investigators (PIs) affiliated with the Alabama Life Research Institute (ALRI) with managing and analyzing research data. Trains PI’s students in data collection and analysis and collaborating with PIs on experimental design. Conducts research in area of expertise and obtains federally funded grants to support research. Develops and delivers ALRI’s undergraduate research training program, including creating and maintaining training materials and presentations techniques. Contributes to the planning and design of research and creative projects and lead research, including federally funded grants, as well as support research and creative activities such as data analysis, monitoring outcomes, performing lab maintenance, and/or performing experiments and creating creative projects of ALRI affiliated faculty.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of biomedical or closely related research experience; OR master's degree and two (2) years of biomedical or closely related research experience; OR doctoral degree and some biomedical or closely related research experience. Post-Baccalaureate degree is highly preferred (Master’s degree or higher).

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.

Skills and Knowledge: Ability to work well on teams. Demonstrated promise of moving towards excellence in professional leadership, practice, and/or research and scholarly activities.

Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. in related, experienced in community-based research. Some postdoctoral training. Experience training students.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.

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The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants to and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases.

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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