Research Associate I , Pedi Vaccinology Research (Onsite)

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health in Galveston, TX seeks a Research Associate I to provide technical and research support for ongoing grant-funded studies. The role involves bench and clinical sample testing, data collection and management, and maintaining accurate research records to help meet milestones and deliverables, while enabling senior staff to focus on study design and interpretation.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in basic science or equivalent, strong lab skills, and reliability in following

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in basic science or equivalent; no experience required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel; strong organizational skills.
• Basic PC skills and ability to maintain accurate lab records.

Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory research and experiments following established protocols.
• Processes human and animal samples and performs basic analyses.
• Prepares biological assays and analyzes materials with standard techniques.
• Maintains notebooks, records, and research data.
• Compiles data and supports preliminary statistical analyses.
• Operates, calibrates, and maintains laboratory equipment.
• Applies basic laboratory safety practices.
• Participates in meetings, training, and departmental activities.
• Adheres to internal controls and performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Biological Analysis

Quantitative Analysis

Qualitative Analysis

Tabulation of Data

Equipment Calibration

Standard Laboratory Equipment

Education

Bachelor's degree in biochemistry, organic chemistry or general chemistry

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Report writing

Email

Job description

Minimum Qualifications

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

Job Description

Performs varying standardized laboratory assignments and experiments. The Research Associate I position will provide essential technical and research support for ongoing and expanding research activities. The position will support grant-funded studies with both bench and clinical samples through laboratory testing, biological assays, data collection and management, and maintenance of accurate research records. This role will support the research team to ensure experiments are conducted efficiently and in accordance with established protocols, while supporting the timely completion of grant milestones and deliverables, and will also allow faculty and senior research personnel to focus on study design, data interpretation, grant activities, and other higher-level research responsibilities. The selected candidate will also provide support to the lab's current and anticipated research portfolio.

Job Duties

• Performs laboratory research and experiments following established protocols and experimental designs.
• Processes human and animal biological samples (blood, tissue, fecal, urine, saliva) and performs basic quantitative and qualitative analyses.
• Prepares biological assays and analyzes biological materials using standard laboratory techniques and instrumentation.
• Maintains accurate laboratory notebooks, experimental records, and research data.
• Compiles, organizes, and performs preliminary analysis of data to support statistical analyses and scientific manuscripts.
• Operates, calibrates, and maintains laboratory equipment; maintains reagents and common laboratory supplies.
• Applies basic laboratory safety practices.
• Participates in laboratory meetings, training, continuing education, and other departmental activities.
• Adheres to internal controls established for department.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biochemistry, organic chemistry or general chemistry.
• Basic PC skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, report writing and e-mail skills, and must exhibit proficient organizational and time management skills.

Skills

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

Salary Range

Commensurate with experience

Working Environment

Standard laboratory environment.

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

0436 - Mary Moody North Paviln

Job

Research Academic & ClinicalRegular

Employee Status

Non-Manager

Job Level

Day Shift

Job Posting

Sep 22, 2026, 3:46:19 PM