Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in basic science or equivalent and 2 years of related experience or Master's degree in basic science or equivalent and no experience required.

Job Summary:

Performs a variety of routine and non-routine research assignments and experiments and assists with lab maintenance responsibilities.

Job Duties:

* Under general supervision, performs routine and non-routine research assignments and experiments of moderate complexity.

* Plans, coordinates, provides setup and conducts standard research experiments following general technical instructions.

* Prepares biological assays and conducts quantitative and qualitative analysis.

* Makes modifications to research procedures as determined by Principal Investigator.

* Maintains records of all tests performed and data collected and provides preliminary analysis of results.

* Assists in the compilation and tabulation of data and analysis of final data.

* Ensures the accurate assembly, calibration, operation and modification of a variety of laboratory equipment as defined by appropriate guidelines.

* Maintains lab for animal and environmental safety compliance.

* Maintains lab inventory of supplies and equipment.

* Performs literature searches as outlined by the Principal Investigator.

* May provide guidance to junior research staff.

* Adheres to internal controls established for department.

* Performs related duties as required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Public health quantitative data analysis

* Microbiological analysis

* Veterinary large animal work

* Experience drafting PowerPoint presentation

* Experience science writing

* Experience working with multidisciplinary research teams on infectious disease projects.

* Skilled in planning and conducting infectious disease research domestically and internationally.

* Trained in conducting complex bioaerosol and virologic research.

* Proficient in organizing and managing research data.

* Capable of contributing to scientific analysis and generating research documents.

* Experience in scientific writing and presentation, with fluency in Spanish.

* Ability to perform minor equipment repairs and modifications.

* Experienced in supervising staff and adhering to departmental protocols.

* Adept at formulating research proposals and ethical review documents.

* Willing to take on related duties and adapt to changing research environments.

* Bilingual Preferred

Salary Range:

Commensurate with experience.

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.

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