Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Research Scientist I

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX, seeks a researcher with a PhD/MD/DO/DVM in a related field for a Research Academic & Clinical role. Conducts innovative biomedical research and applies rigorous scientific methods aligned with UTMB’s mission.

Responsibilities include defining objectives, performing data analysis, supervising staff, and communicating results. Opportunities to publish and lead training grants with mentorship are available.

Qualifications

• PhD, MD, DO, or DVM in related field; no experience required.
• Knowledge in the relevant scientific discipline with increasing professional achievement.
• Specialized knowledge or expertise in a particular subject area.
• Data Analysis
• Technical and Problem-Solving Skills
• Communication Skills

Responsibilities

• Establishes research objectives and methodology and designs procedures requiring a highly developed technical skill.
• Conducts research projects and performs analysis and interpretation of data.
• Defines problems and possible solutions as dictated by the research project.
• Complies, writes, and effectively communicates project results to the principal investigator.
• Supervises and provides technical direction to the work of research staff and oversees execution of assigned tasks.
• May submit training grants as Principle Investigator (PI), provided they have a faculty mentor.
• May publish and present research as author and co-author.
• May lead or train Classified Research Staff and Post Doctoral Fellows.
• Designs, develops, and maintains equipment used in experiments or research to obtain desired results.
• May submit equipment, renovation, or other facility/core enhancement grants as the PI.
• Reviews scientific literature.
• Identifies appropriate internal controls for department.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data Analysis

Technical and Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Peer Recognition in progress

Specialized knowledge in field

Education

PhD/MD/DO/DVM in related field

Job description

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX, seeks a researcher with a PhD/MD/DO/DVM in a related field for a Research Academic & Clinical role. Conducts innovative biomedical research and applies rigorous scientific methods aligned with UTMB’s mission.

Responsibilities include defining objectives, performing data analysis, supervising staff, and communicating results. Opportunities to publish and lead training grants with mentorship are available.