• Research Associate III (Neurobiology - Galveston)

    UTMB Health (Galveston, TX)


    Research Associate III (Neurobiology - Galveston)

     

    Galveston, Texas, United States

     

    Research Academic & Clinical

     

    UTMB Health

     

    Requisition # 2501916

    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:

    Research Associate III conducts variety of non-routine research assignments and experiments.

    MAJOR DUTIES / CRITICAL TASKS:

    • 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:

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

     

    Compensation