• Research Associate III, Institute for Drug…

    UTMB Health (Galveston, TX)


    Research Associate III, Institute for Drug Discovery (Galveston)

     

    Galveston, Texas, United States

     

    New

     

    Research Academic & Clinical

     

    UTMB Health

     

    Requisition # 2503996

    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 Description:

    Conducts a variety of non-routine research assignments and experiments.

    Job Duties:

    + 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:

    + Experience working with neuronal and/or renal cells.

    + Proficiency in handling primary cells and maintaining immortalized cell lines.

    + Working knowledge of molecular biology techniques and immunoassays, including immunofluorescence, Western blot and ELISA.

    + Animal Science/Care Surgery.

    + Biological Assays.

    + Quantitative Analysis.

    + Qualitative Analysis.

    + Data Analysis.

    + Tabulation of Data.

    + Equipment Calibration.

    + Technical Writing Experience.

    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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