• Research Associate III (Biochemistry & Molecular…

    UTMB Health (Galveston, TX)


    Research Associate III (Biochemistry & Molecular Biology - Galveston)

     

    Galveston, Texas, United States

     

    New

     

    Research Academic & Clinical

     

    UTMB Health

     

    Requisition # 2506236

    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.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related discipline.

    + Proven hands-on experience in bacterial expression systems, protein purification, and biochemical assays.

    + Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills.

    + Prior experience with laboratory management, data organization, or mentoring is highly desirable.

    + Seeking Protein Biochemistry and Chemical Biology set up that includes in vitro work.

    If you are interested in joining the Molecular Diagnostics and Drug Discovery (MD3) Lab, please submit the following

    + An academic CV

    + A cover letter highlighting your fit for the position and motivation to join the lab

    + Contact details for two individuals who can provide references

    Job Summary:

    Research Associate III conducts 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.

    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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