Molecular Diagnostics Research Assistant (Federal Work Study)

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

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