Research Associate I, Microbiology And Immunology

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

Job Summary:
Performs varying standardized laboratory assignments and experiments.

Job Duties:

• Establishing and maintaining quality control measures for assigned project operations.
• Ensuring the accurate calibration and operation of a variety of laboratory equipment as defined by appropriate guidelines.
• Ensuring, together with all members of the Laboratory, that biosafety rules are respected at all times.
• Working with Principal Investigator(s) to coordinate project activities and establish appropriate reporting procedures.
• Participating in the daily activities and work assignments of research staff.
• Contributing to scientific analysis and interpretation of projects.
• Planning and coordinating complex research experiments following standard operating procedures.
• May train new students.
• Making modifications to research procedures in collaboration with the Principal Investigator(s) and contributing to the writing of SOPs and protocols.
• Performing related duties as required.
• May participate in quality control of experiments performed by of junior staff.
• Adhering to internal controls established for department.

Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology or similar.

Skills:

• Technical Writing Experience
• Standard Microbiology Techniques
• Data Analysis
• Standard Molecular Biology Techniques
• Data Collection

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.