Biomedical Researcher I

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $56,600 - Midpoint: $73,600 (Salaried E9)

Department/Organization: 208301 - Biomedical Sciences

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:45pm

Job Summary: The Biomedical Researcher I contributes to the planning and design of biomedical research and creative projects. Performs supporting research and creative activities such as data analysis, monitoring outcomes, performing lab maintenance, and/or performing experiments and creating creative projects. May assist in short- and long-term planning and project goals. May assist with research and creative proposals and dissemination of project findings.

Additional Department Summary: Serves as an investigator on research studies for the Department of Translational Science and Medicine at UA's College of Community Heath Sciences (CCHS), under the direction of senior faculty. Research will be focused on biomedical research - polymer synthesis, bioconjugation, characterization, and their application to drug formulation. Conducts required activities as the administrator/PI of the required research project(s), including data analysis and monitoring outcomes. Meets all required university and federal compliance and reporting requirements. Writes grant applications and contributes to ongoing projects. Assesses and interprets data. Independently designs, conducts, and reports on research activities. Directs and mentors undergraduate and graduate students in research practices, and oversees work of Institute staff engaged in research projects. May assist in both short-term and long-term planning and project goals, as well as in research and creative proposals and dissemination of project findings.

Duties are specifically related to research activities, require an advanced level of knowledge in a field of science or learning, are predominantly intellectual and varied in character, and require consistent use of discretion and judgment.

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

Skills and Knowledge: Ability to conduct independent and collaborative research. Full understanding of framing research questions, research design and methods, and project implementation. Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. Excellent attention to detail. Excellent computer skills, including databases, standard software platforms, spreadsheets and statistical analysis.

Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. in Polymer Chemistry and three (3) years of relevant research experience, to include strong publication record and demonstrated experience in research study design and project implementation; understanding and adherence to good experimental practices including data collection, curation, and storage. Experience conducting research projects relating polymer synthesis, bioconjugation, characterization, and their application to drug formulation. Experience in development of bioanalytical methods based on LC-MS for non-clinical applications and drug screening.

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 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 and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases.