Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in basic science or equivalent with at least 3 years of research experience.

Job Description:

Supervises the laboratory and provides the operational management, technical support, laboratory training, and mentorship related to research.

Job Duties:

• Responsible for the ongoing supervision of the laboratory.
• Accountable for all budgets involved in the completion of ongoing experiments.
• Ability to provide staffing of the laboratory as a 24 hour functioning facility.
• Assists in writing and editing documentation of experiments and in the preparation of the laboratory for these experiments. 
• Schedules all of the procedures to be performed and the experiments to be carried out. 
• Performs the majority of procedures in the laboratory and supervises the laboratory technician in setting up and performing the experiments.
• Supports postdoctoral fellows in designing and completion of experimental protocols.
• Assists in design and preparation of abstracts and posters.
• Designs and carries out research protocols. 
• Assists in the writing and editing of manuscripts to be published in major scientific journals, and in writing grants.
• Responsible for hiring laboratory personnel.
• Identifies appropriate internal controls for the department and provides mechanisms to monitor and enforce compliance.
• Responsible for data collection and proper storage, maintaining the laboratory equipment, and inventory, and for the quality of the ongoing studies
• Adheres to internal controls established by department.

Marginal or Periodic Job Functions:

• Performs related duties as required.

Working Environment/Location of Position:

• UTMB Galveston. 
• Potential exposure to radiation and biohazards.
• Requires completion of appropriate vaccinations and required medical surveillance.
• May be required to work extended shifts, including weekends and holidays to accommodate completion of special projects.
• Standard offices, laboratory, and animal facilities

Salary Range:Commensurate with experience.