Lead Research Scientist - Nephrology & Internal Medicine

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) in Galveston, TX, is seeking a research-oriented professional to support its scientific programs. The role involves leading laboratory activities and contributing to data analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of results.

Responsibilities include supervising junior staff, guiding experimental methods, presenting findings at meetings and conferences, and potentially submitting training grants as principal investigator.

Qualifications

• PhD, MD or DO in biological sciences, chemistry or related field mandatory.
• PhD degree and 3–5 years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, selects and applies standard scientific techniques and procedures with judgment to adapt methods as needed.
• Contributes to scientific analysis and interpretation of projects.
• Maintains records of tests performed and data collected; compiles and tabulates data; provides analysis of results.
• Confers with lab staff regarding results and receives suggestions for procedure modifications.
• Presents research and journal articles in weekly meetings.
• Presents abstracts or oral presentations at campus events and external conferences.
• Performs literature searches as outlined by the Principal Investigator.
• Guides junior research staff in experimental methodologies.
• May submit training grants as PI.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Animal models

Cell culture

Molecular biology techniques

Education

PhD, MD or DO in biological sciences, chemistry or related field

Job description

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) in Galveston, TX, is seeking a research-oriented professional to support its scientific programs. The role involves leading laboratory activities and contributing to data analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of results.

Responsibilities include supervising junior staff, guiding experimental methods, presenting findings at meetings and conferences, and potentially submitting training grants as principal investigator.