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Biocontainment Research Associate II (Microbiology and Immunology - Gavleston)

Galveston, Texas, United States

Research Academic & Clinical

UTMB Health

Requisition # 2502321

_REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:_

Minimum Qualifications:

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

_Preferred Education & Experience_

• More than two years of experience maintaining mammalian cell cultures is highly preferred.

• More than two years of experience performing plaque assays, virus neutralization assays, and ELISAs is highly preferred.

• More than two years of experience working with viruses in BSL-3 or BSL-4 is preferred.

• The ideal candidatewould have a DOJ clearance and more than two years of BSL-3 or BSL-4 experience working with cell cultures, viruses, and laboratory animals.

• Proficient in molecular biology techniques (PCR, cloning, serological assays, flow cytometry).

_Job Description:_

Conducts variety of routine and non-routine research assignments and experiments in a high containment facility including Biosafety Levels 3 or 4.

_Job Duties:_

• Performs, coordinates, and conducts standard research experiments following general technical instructions.

• Performs functions of research projects utilizing bio-hazardous substances.

• Performs technical services such as tissue sampling, blood draws, anesthesia, and injections.

• Makes modifications to research techniques as required by investigator.

• Follows specific protocols.

• Conducts quality control measures for assigned project operations.

• Contributes to scientific analysis and projects.

• Orders and maintains lab inventory of supplies, animals, and equipment.

• Maintains records of all tests performed and data collected, compiles, and tabulates data, provides analysis of results, and engages in

+ Maintains knowledge of biohazard operations.

_Job Marketing Statement_

A Research Associate Position is available immediately to support studies evaluating vaccines and treatments against BSL-4 viruses (e.g., Ebola, Marburg, Lassa, Nipah) and to support work characterizing the pathogenesis of these agents in animal models. The applicant must meet all State and Federal requirements necessary for working with Select Agents. UTMB has several highly interactive research centers, biomedical institutes, and a national biocontainment laboratory with excellent infrastructure to conduct research at BSL2, -3 and -4 on diverse animal models of infectious diseases. **_The Department, with 31 full-time faculty members, is ranked among the top of its peer departments in NIH funding._**

_Marginal of Periodic Functions_

• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.

• Performs related duties as required.

_Working Environment/Equipment_

+ Standard laboratory and office equipment.

+ High containment animal facility environment. Pregnancy may become a safety factor in some laboratory animal science duties. Potential exposure to radiation and biohazards.

+ Requires completion of appropriate vaccinations.

_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.

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