Federal Work Study Student, Center for Tropical Diseases

UTMB Health; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The UTMB Health Center for Tropical Diseases in Galveston, TX is offering a Federal Work Study position to assist in optimizing molecular diagnostic tests for bacterial pathogens and antimicrobial resistance genes in clinical samples. You will receive biosafety training and hands-on experience with nucleic acid amplification, bacterial culture, and lateral flow technologies.

Previous lab research experience is encouraged as you contribute to ongoing studies within a university hospital

Responsibilities

• Assist in running experiments to optimize molecular diagnostic tests for detecting bacterial pathogens and antimicrobial resistance genes in clinical samples.
• Learn biosafety practices and gain hands-on experience with nucleic acid amplification techniques, bacterial culture, and lateral flow detection.
• Support ongoing Center for Tropical Diseases research projects in a university hospital setting in Galveston, TX.

Job description

Federal Work Study Student, Center for Tropical Diseases

Galveston, Texas, United States

Student Titles

UTMB Health

Requisition # 2603068

Job Summary:

The FWS student will be responsible for running experiments to optimize molecular diagnostic tests being developed to detect bacterial pathogens and their antimicrobial resistance genes in clinical samples. The FWS student will be trained in biosafety, using nucleic acid amplification techniques, bacterial culture, and lateral flow detection technology. Previous lab research experience is encouraged.

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.