Top 23 Biologists Jobs in Birmingham, Al

Animal Care Professional, Alabama Wilds
BIRMINGHAM ZOO INC —Birmingham, AL
- $17.25 - $18.00 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Clean driving record
RESEARCHER
University of Alabama at Birmingham —Birmingham, AL
- $50,050 - $81,330 a year
- Day shift
- Maintenance
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
2d
Animal Care Professional, Ambassador Animals
BIRMINGHAM ZOO INC —Birmingham, AL
- $18 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Current TB test
11d
RESEARCHER III
University of Alabama at Birmingham —Birmingham, AL
- $35,570 - $59,800 a year
- Day shift
- Bachelor of Science
- Master's degree
- University
Scientist I
MOLECULAR DESIGNS LLC —Birmingham, AL
- Full-time
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Bachelor's degree
- Communication skills
Quick Apply
Postdoc Cheng Lab
University of Alabama at Birmingham —Birmingham, AL
- Background check
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
RESEARCHER SENIOR
University of Alabama at Birmingham —Birmingham, AL
- $60,835 - $98,855 a year
- Day shift
- Bachelor of Science
- Maintenance
- University
Senior Scientist I
MOLECULAR DESIGNS LLC —Birmingham, AL
- Full-time
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Bachelor's degree
- Mentoring
Quick Apply
Academic Joint Departments-Open Rank-Microbiology (Cancer Research)
University of Alabama at Birmingham —Birmingham, AL
- Full-time
- Background check
- Medicine
- University
4d
Academic Joint Departments--Open Rank/Open Tenure--Department of Cell, Developmental and Integrative Biology--Heersink School of Medicine
University of Alabama at Birmingham —Birmingham, AL
- Full-time
- Background check
- Medicine
- University
School of Medicine-Open Rank-Medicine
University of Alabama at Birmingham —Birmingham, AL
- Full-time
- Background check
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
Academic Joint Departments - Open Rank - Molecular and Cellular Pathology
University of Alabama at Birmingham —Birmingham, AL
- Full-time
- Background check
- Medicine
- University
Academic Joint Departments - Open Rank - Clinical Genetics (Faculty)
University of Alabama at Birmingham —Birmingham, AL
- Full-time
- Background check
- Medicine
- BC/BE
Heersink School of Medicine-Open Rank-Pathology (Laboratory Medicine)
University of Alabama at Birmingham —Birmingham, AL
- Full-time
- Background check
- Medicine
- Pass drug screening
Academic Joint Departments - Assistant Professor/Tenure-Earning Faculty Positions in Virology - Department of Microbiology
University of Alabama at Birmingham —Birmingham, AL
- Full-time
- Background check
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
Academic Joint Departments - Open Rank/ Open Tenure - Clinical Genetics/Genomic Medicine Faculty
University of Alabama at Birmingham —Birmingham, AL
- Full-time
- Background check
- Medicine
- BC/BE
Postdoctoral Scholar (Department of Radiation Oncology)
University of Alabama at Birmingham —Birmingham, AL
- Email
- Background check
- Medicine
- University
Postdoctoral Fellow
University of Alabama at Birmingham —Birmingham, AL
- Background check
- Medicine
- Surgery

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Animal Care Professional, Alabama Wilds

BIRMINGHAM ZOO INC -
Birmingham, AL

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Job Details

Full-time
$17.25 - $18.00 an hour

Qualifications

Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence
Safety equipment
Cross-functional collaboration
Respirator
Team building

Full Job Description

SUMMARY

The Alabama Wilds Department at the Birmingham Zoo consists of a variety of animals native to Alabama. Species in the area range from Non-dangerous to Dangerous and consist of Black Bears, North American River Otters, Cougars and Bobcats, in addition to a variety of Birds and domestic barn animals. The Animal Care Professional is a full-time position responsible for the primary daily husbandry activities of these animals with a demonstrated good working knowledge of animal care and welfare. ACPs will also work collectively with other Zoo employees and assist in presenting to the public an environment that is educational, entertaining, and serves to further the mission of the Birmingham Zoo.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Displays and demonstrates the basic biology, behaviors and husbandry of the animals in their department in the daily routine.
Cleans and maintains animal holdings, including the use of chemical agents and special tools to assure the health and safety of the animals.
Uses proper techniques in shifting animals on their assigned routine.
Identifies, recognizes and reports any abnormal behavior of all the animals in their department.
Monitors weather related needs for the animals in their department and shelters animals appropriately.
Identifies, documents, and properly communicates any animal medical problems to the Zoological Manager and Veterinary staff in a timely manner.
Uses classical and operant conditioning with the animals in their department.
Utilizes the Environmental Enrichment Program and the enrichment requirements of the animals within their department. Properly records the results of enrichment by using the Enrichment Approval and Evaluation forms.
Properly utilizes the animal record keeping systems within the department.
Responsible for capturing, crating, and transferring animals using appropriate restraint and handling techniques designed to put the least amount of stress on the animal.
Prepares and presents Public Animal Talks to Zoo visitors and guests.
Actively plays a key role in resolving any animal-related emergencies or drills that occur within the zoo regardless of which animal area the emergency is in.
Assists in training new staff members including seasonal staff.
Other duties as assigned.

SAFETY

The ACP is expected to maintain the highest level of safety in the work area through implementation of safety protocols and procedures. The ACP position is impacted by a wide variety of potentially hazardous exposures:

Depending on assignment, the ACP will have to deal with the unpredictability of wild animals.
The care and husbandry of animals, some of whom are dangerous or may carry zoonotic diseases.
The proper use and understanding of cleaning and disinfecting agents.
Weather conditions including: extreme heat, cold and storm conditions.
The use and understanding of a variety of personal safety equipment is mandatory.

Animal Care Professionals, as with any staff member of the zoo, are required to be familiar with the Zoos overall safety policies as outlined in the staff handbook as well as being responsible for reporting any injury immediately to their manager.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee should expect:

Use of hands, fingers, tools or controls.
Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch and talk or hear.
Routinely lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.
Exposure to wet surfaces and slippery surfaces.
Required to wear a face mask and/or other personal protective equipment for long periods of time.
Depending on assignment, exposure to the elements can be expected.

QUALIFICATIONS

The Birmingham Zoo recognizes that skills and knowledge come from both formal and informal experiences including education, paid work, volunteer service, and life experience. Those who meet the majority of the requirements for a position are encouraged to apply.

High School degree, or some college; Bachelor’s Degree in an animal related field preferred.
Previous experience or internship in a zoological institution.
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills; have high energy and enthusiasm for completion of tasks; possess team building skills; and has the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Must have ability to foster teamwork within and across teams.
Competency in computer skills.
A current valid driver’s license with no prior traffic violations, within the last five years, preferred.
Must be First aid/CPR certified or be willing to be certified.
Must have current negative TB test and provide documentation or be willing to have a TB test. Must provide other documentation of vaccines or be willing to follow protocols including, but not limited to, wearing N95 masks and gloves.

POSITION TYPE AND HOURS OF WORK

Full time
Schedule varies between weekdays and weekends. Weekend work is required as well as occasional evening work and holidays.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Birmingham Zoo is dedicated to creating a global community where all people value wildlife and wild places. As a workplace, the Zoo is guided by its core values: Passion, Excellence, Teamwork, Sustainability, and Diversity & Inclusion. Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and others who identify as nonwhite, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, neurodiverse individuals, and those with diverse lived experiences are encouraged to apply for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and functions of this position.

Birmingham Zoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected status or any other characteristic protected by law.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

If selected, a background check and drug test will be conducted prior to beginning employment.

Birmingham Zoo Inc. is a not-for-profit entity. The rate of pay for this position is $17.25/hour.

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