Research Associate I, Microbiology And Immunology (Galveston)

Utmb; Galveston (TX); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

UTMB Health in Galveston seeks a Research Associate I in Microbiology and Immunology. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in basic science or equivalent, with no experience required. Preferred candidates will have 2+ years in mammalian cell culture, virology assays, and BSL-3/4 work, plus molecular biology skills.

The position involves standard lab duties, data recording, and routine analyses in a standard lab environment. Salary commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in basic science or equivalent.
• No experience required.
• More than two years of experience maintaining mammalian cell cultures.
• More than two years of experience performing plaque assays, virus neutralization assays, and ELISAs.
• More than two years of experience working with viruses in BSL-3 or BSL-4 is preferred. The ideal candidate would have a DOJ clearance.
• More than two years of BSL-3 or BSL-4 experience working with cell cultures, viruses, and laboratory animals.
• Proficient in molecular biology techniques (PCR, cloning, serological assays, flow cytometry).

Responsabilités

• Under direct supervision, performs standard research assignments involving a series of related operations.
• Sets up and conducts standard research experiments following detailed technical instructions.
• Prepares biological assays and conducts basic quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Maintains records of all tests performed and data collected.
• Assists in the compilation and tabulation of data and provides preliminary analysis.
• Assembles, calibrates, operates and makes minor modifications to a variety of laboratory equipment as defined by appropriate guidelines.
• Adheres to internal controls established for department.
• Performs related duties as required.

Connaissances

Biological Analysis

Quantitative Analysis

Qualitative Analysis

Tabulation of Data

Equipment Calibration

Standard Laboratory Equipment

Formation

Bachelor's degree in basic science

Description du poste

Research Associate I, Microbiology And Immunology (Galveston)

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

Preferred Qualifications:

More than two years of experience maintaining mammalian cell cultures is highly preferred.

More than two years of experience performing plaque assays, virus neutralization assays, and ELISAs is highly preferred.

More than two years of experience working with viruses in BSL-3 or BSL-4 is preferred. The ideal candidate would have a DOJ clearance.

More than two years of BSL-3 or BSL-4 experience working with cell cultures, viruses, and laboratory animals.

Proficient in molecular biology techniques (PCR, cloning, serological assays, flow cytometry).

Job Description:

Research Associate I performs varying standardized laboratory assignments and experiments.

Job Duties:

Under direct supervision, performs standard research assignments involving a series of related operations.

Sets up and conducts standard research experiments following detailed technical instructions.

Prepares biological assays and conducts basic quantitative and qualitative analysis.

Maintains records of all tests performed and data collected.

Assists in the compilation and tabulation of data and provides preliminary analysis.

Assembles, calibrates, operates and makes minor modifications to a variety of laboratory equipment as defined by appropriate guidelines.

Adheres to internal controls established for department.

Performs related duties as required.

Skills:

• Biological Analysis
• Quantitative Analysis
• Qualitative Analysis
• Tabulation of Data
• Equipment Calibration
• Standard Laboratory Equipment

Standard laboratory environment.

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.