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Research Associate II (Pathology Research - Galveston)

Galveston, Texas, United States

Research Academic & Clinical

UTMB Health

Requisition # 2405191

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.

+ Tasks include running independent in vivo mouse vaccine experiments

+ Techniques include: high parameter flow cytometry (up to 27 colors), fluorescent microscopy, confocal microscopy, standard tissue culture, standard mouse handling techniques, ELISA, ELISpot, single cell PCR.

+ Prepares biological assays and conducts quantitative and qualitative analysis.

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

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

+ Assisting 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.

SKILLS:

• Animal Science/Care Surgery

• Biological Assays

• Quantitative Analysis

• Qualitative Analysis

Data Analysis

• Tabulation of Data

• Equipment Calibration

• Technical Writing Experience

• Standard Laboratory Equipment

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:

Commensurate with experience salary range $46,400 - $58,000

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 Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities._

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