Research Associate III — Lab Analytics & QC

UTMB Health; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health in Galveston, TX seeks a Research Associate III to conduct non-routine research assignments and experiments. You will plan and direct moderately complex experiments, oversee quality control, and modify procedures under the Principal Investigator.

You will maintain records, analyze data, and support lab operations. The role involves literature review, equipment calibration, and potential guidance to junior staff in a standard laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree with related experience required.
• Non-routine research assignments and experiments.
• Experience with quality control and data analysis preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates and directs moderately complex research experiments following general technical procedures.
• Establishes and oversees quality control measures for assigned project operations.
• Makes modification to research procedures as determined by Principal Investigator.
• Contributes to scientific analysis and interpretation of projects.
• Maintains records of tests and data, compiles and tabulates results.
• Conveys results to lab staff and incorporates feedback for procedures.
• Ensures proper assembly, calibration and operation of lab equipment.
• Performs literature searches and oversees lab inventory.
• May provide guidance to junior staff.

Skills

Animal Science

Biological Assays

Quantitative Analysis

Qualitative Analysis

Data Analysis

Equipment Calibration

Technical Writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in basic science or equivalent

Master's degree in basic science or equivalent

Job description

UTMB Health in Galveston, TX seeks a Research Associate III to conduct non-routine research assignments and experiments. You will plan and direct moderately complex experiments, oversee quality control, and modify procedures under the Principal Investigator.

You will maintain records, analyze data, and support lab operations. The role involves literature review, equipment calibration, and potential guidance to junior staff in a standard laboratory environment.