University of South Alabama hiring Research Technologist III – 006443 in Mobile, AL

Position Number 006443

Position Title Research Technologist III – 006443

Division College of Medicine

Department 720400 – Microbiology

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a physical or natural science from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and three years experience in a public health, medical, clinical, or research laboratory. An equivalent combination of education or experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

Job Description Summary

The University of South Alabama’s department of Microbiology and Immunology is seeking to hire a Research Technologist III . Interested candidates should apply to be considered.

Essential Functions

• Performs routine and non-routine assignments and experiments of moderate to high complexity such as: in vitro assays with virus in BSL2 and BSL3 laboratories, in vivo tick transmission and acquisition of virus in BSL2 and BSL3 laboratories, care and maintenance of animals infested with ticks, maintenance of laboratory tick colonies, and training members of the laboratory (e.g., students and junior research technologists) on these applications, etc.
• Aids in general laboratory maintenance (e.g., autoclaving, dishwashing, reagent preparation, stocking consumables, equipment maintenance, chemical inventory, etc.)
• Contributes to research program and fosters a collaborative environment working within a biosafety level 3 ( BSL -3) laboratory.
• Records data in an organized fashion and maintains an up-to-date laboratory notebook.
• Interprets data, designs experiments, and follows protocols.
• Utilizes various laboratory equipment to include Thermocycler and qPCR, electrophoresis chamber, centrifuge, TissueLyzer/Bead Beater, C02 incubator, biosafety cabinet, light microscope, ChemiDoc gel documentation system.
• Orders supplies and ensures maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Trains lower level staff and students.
• Reports and interprets data.
• Orders supplies and equipment and maintains inventory.
• Maintains laboratory in an orderly manner.
• Regular and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required.
• Related duties as required.

Posting Information

Number of Vacancies 1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date 04/17/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Working Days Monday – Friday

Working Hours 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Job Location Main Campus

Full-time or Part-Time Full Time

Regular or Temporary Regular