Research Associate I, Microbiology and Immunology (Onsite)

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health in Galveston, TX seeks a Research Academic & Clinical Regular to perform standardized laboratory tasks under the PI's guidance. The role includes maintaining inventory, documenting data, and assisting with project-related activities in a fast-paced lab.

The candidate will conduct a range of biological assays (imaging, IHC, histology, RT-qPCR, Western blot, cell culture) and contribute to data management and project progress in a day-shift setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in basic science or equivalent; no experience required.
• Ability to perform routine and non-routine research assignments as designed by the PI.
• Maintain inventory and documentation of research data; update chemical and lab inventory.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine research assignments as designed by the PI of the laboratory.
• Maintains inventory of all laboratory supplies related to research, documentation of research data, update chemical and lab inventory.
• Lab ordering related to ongoing projects, annual inspection.
• Perform biological assays and conduct quantitative and qualitative assays (examples: Imaging, immunohistochemistry, histology, RT-qPCR, Western blotting, cell culture, animal studies, statistical analysis, data management etc.).

Skills

Strong communication

Basic management skills

Big data analysis experience

Computer software proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in basic science

Job description

Minimum Qualifications

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

Job Description

Performs varying standardized laboratory assignments and experiments.

Job Duties

• Performs routine and non-routine research assignments as designed by the PI of the laboratory.
• Maintains inventory of all laboratory supplies related to research, documentation of research data, update chemical and lab inventory.
• Lab ordering related to ongoing projects, annual inspection.
• Perform biological assays and conduct quantitative and qualitative assays (examples: Imaging, immunohistochemistry, histology, RT-qPCR, Western blotting, cell culture, animal studies, statistical analysis, data management etc.).

Preferred Skills

• Strong communication skills, and basic managing skills
• Good with computer software, and some experience in big data analysis

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.

Primary Location

United States-Texas-Galveston

Work Locations

1070 - Medical Research Bldg

Job

Research Academic & ClinicalRegular

Shift

Standard

Employee Status

Non-Manager

Job Level

Day Shift

Job Posting

Sep 22, 2026, 3:22:36 PM