Research Associate I, Microbiology And Immunology

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Job Description:

Performs varying standardized laboratory assignments and experiments.

Job Duties:

• Participating in the daily activities and work assignments of research staff.

• May train new students.

• Planning and coordinating complex research experiments following standard operating procedures.

• Working with Principal Investigator(s) to coordinate project activities and establish appropriate reporting procedures.

• Contributing to scientific analysis and interpretation of projects.

• Establishing and maintaining quality control measures for assigned project operations.

• Making modifications to research procedures in collaboration with the Principal Investigator(s) and contributing to the writing of SOPs and protocols.

• May participate in quality control of experiments performed by of junior staff.

• Ensuring the accurate calibration and operation of a variety of laboratory equipment as defined by appropriate guidelines.

• Adhering to internal controls established for department.

• Performing related duties as required.

• Ensuring, together with all members of the Laboratory, that biosafety rules are respected at all times.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology or similar

Skills:

• Standard Microbiology Techniques

• Standard Molecular Biology Techniques

• Data Collection

• Data Analysis

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

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