Research Associate III (Microbiology and Immunology - Galveston)

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in basic science or equivalent and 5 years of related experience or Master's degree in basic science or equivalent and 3 years of related experience required.

Job Summary:

Conducts a variety of non-routine research assignments and experiments.

Job Duties:

• Plans, coordinates and directs moderately complex research experiments following general technical procedures.
• Establishes and oversees quality control measures for assigned project operations.
• Makes modification to research procedures as determined by Principal Investigator.
• Contributes to scientific analysis and interpretation of projects.
• Maintains records of all tests performed and data collected, compiles and tabulates data, provides analysis of results.
• Confers with lab staff regarding results obtained and receives suggestions for modification to procedures and interpretation of final data.
• Ensures the accurate assembly, calibration, operation and modification of a variety of laboratory equipment as defined by appropriate guidelines.
• Makes minor modifications and repairs to equipment as necessary.
• Independently performs literature searches as outlined by the Principal Investigator.
• Oversees lab inventory of supplies and equipment.
• May provide guidance to junior research staff.
• Adheres to internal controls established for department.
• Performs related duties as required.
  
  

SKILLS:

 Animal Science/Care Surgery

 Biological Assays

 Quantitative Analysis

 Qualitative Analysis

 Data Analysis

 Tabulation of Data

Equipment Calibration

 Technical Writing Experience

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Standard laboratory environment.

OTHER:

Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification,

may render this position security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of Section

51.215, Texas Education Code.

Salary Range: Actual salary commensurate with experience or range if discussed and approved by hiring authority.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Primary Location

United States-Texas-Galveston

Work Locations

1019 - Medical Research Bldg

Job

Research Academic & Clinical

Organization

UTMB Health

Regular

Shift

Standard

Employee Status

Non-Manager

Job Level

Day Shift

Job Posting

Dec 30, 2024, 4:29:51 PM