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Research Associate I (Psychiatry/Behavioral Science - Galveston)

Galveston, Texas, United States

New

Research Academic & Clinical

UTMB Health

Requisition # 2502480

REQUIRED** **EDUCATION** **/** **EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in basic science or equivalent; no experience required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Experience in Behavioral Science or research or related field.

+ Experience working with ethnically/culturally diverse group.

+ Function well as part of a team.

+ Excellent interpersonal skills and willingness/ability to engage openly and effectively with youth.

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

+ Ability to manage competing priorities in fast-paced environment.

JOB** **SUMMARY:

ResearchAssociateIperformsvaryingstandardizedlaboratoryassignmentsandexperiments.

MAJOR** **DUTIES** **/** **CRITICAL** **TASKS:

+ Under direct supervision, performs standard research assignments involving a series of related operations.

+ Sets up and conducts standard research experiments following detailed technical instructions.

+ Prepares biological assays and conducts basic quantitative and qualitative analysis.

+ Maintains records of all tests performed and data collected.

+ Assists in the compilation and tabulation of data and provides preliminary analysis.

+ Assembles, calibrates, operates and makes minor modifications to a variety of laboratory equipment as defined by appropriate guidelines.

+ Adheres to internal controls established for department.

+ Performs related duties as required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION:

+ Experience in Behavioral Science or research or related field.

+ Experience working with ethnically/culturally diverse group.

+ Function well as part of a team.

+ Excellent interpersonal skills and willingness/ability to engage openly and effectively with youth.

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

+ Ability to manage competing priorities in fast-paced environment.

SKILLS:

+ Biological Analysis.

+ Quantitative Analysis.

+ Qualitative Analysis.

+ Tabulation of Data.

+ Equipment Calibration.

+ Standard Laboratory Equipment.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Standard laboratory

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

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