Researcher Assistant (Temp)

The Engelhardt laboratory at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is seeking a dedicated and reliable temporary Research Assistant to support the care research animal models. This full-time temporary position will focus on daily rearing, monitoring animal health, and assisting with experimental protocols in a fast-paced research environment. Depending on funding acquisition this position has the potential to go full-time.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for research animals, including feeding, drug dosing, and animal daily maintenance.
• Monitor and record animal health, behavior, and wellbeing; promptly report abnormalities to research staff or veterinary personnel.
• Support specialized dietary needs (e.g., wet food, enzyme supplementation) and monitor intake.
• Maintain accurate records of animal care, body weight, and body condition score.
• Assist with sample collection (e.g., feces, tissue) and basic procedures as needed.
• Ensure compliance with UAB, IACUC, and institutional animal care guidelines.
• Support general lab operations as needed.
• Assist in the setup and preparation of laboratory experiments and procedures.
• Perform routine measures, tests, and/or assays following established protocols and procedures.
• Collect, record, and analyze research data with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Exhibits independence in adaptation when encountering methodological problems.
• Serves as a resource for technicians and assistants; supervising their activities as needed.
• May assist in writing and editing grant proposals, research protocols, and data collection documents.
• Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized research environment.
• Depending on the research focus, this position may involve research collaborator contact, research animal contact, and/or specimens.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Pay Rate: $18.00