What are the responsibilities and job description for the School of Health Professions - Instructor for Biotechnology - Department of Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences position at University of Alabama at Birmingham?
Position Information
School/College
School of Health Professions
Title
School of Health Professions - Instructor for Biotechnology - Department of Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences
Assignment Category
Full-Time
Rank
Instructor
Tenure Status
Non-Tenure Track
Payroll Status
Faculty 12
Job Description
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Biotechnology Program in the Department of Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences, is seeking applicants for an instructor position. This is a full time position focused on teaching laboratories, Applications in Biotechnology I, II, and III, of the Biotechnology Program.
General Responsibilities
- To maintain the laboratory through regular inventory of chemicals and processes that need to be restocked and checked off, respectively
- To set up each lab according to established protocols
- To perform experiments prior to the labs to ensure protocols work properly
- To assist in the teaching labs and ensure that students learn techniques properly
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Maintain mammalian and bacterial cultures as needed
- Plan and perform experiments as needed
- Maintain a clean and organized laboratory
- Maintain laboratory equipment and supplies
- Direct other laboratory personnel
- Perform other duties as directed which will include transformation, plasmid isolation, tissue cultures, Western blot, PCR, etc.
Required Qualifications
PhD degree in Biotechnology or related field with experience in molecular biology techniques and their applications in biotechnology. Must have PhD before start date.
Preferred Qualifications
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F2566P
Open Date
01/08/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Nondiscrimination Statement
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution 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 veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Pre-employment Background Check
A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.
Drug/Nicotine Screen (if applicable)
