Research Associate III, Pathology Research (Galveston)

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston, TX is seeking a Research Associate III to perform a range of non-routine experiments under supervision of the Principal Investigator. The role includes planning, executing, and documenting research procedures and contributing to data analysis.

Responsibilities include ensuring quality control, equipment calibration, literature reviews, and mentoring junior staff while maintaining detailed records and compliance with internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in basic science or equivalent with 5 years of related experience.
• Or Master's degree in basic science or equivalent with 3 years of related experience.

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 all tests performed and data collected, compiles and tabulates data, provides analysis of results.
• Confers with lab staff regarding results obtained and receives suggestions for modification to procedures and interpretation of final data.
• Ensures the accurate assembly, calibration, operation and modification of a variety of laboratory equipment as defined by appropriate guidelines.
• Makes minor modifications and repairs to equipment as necessary.
• Independently performs literature searches as outlined by the Principal Investigator.
• Oversees lab inventory of supplies and equipment.
• May provide guidance to junior research staff.
• Adheres to internal controls established for department.
• Performs related duties as required

Skills

Animal Science/Care Surgery

Biological Assays

Quantitative Analysis

Qualitative Analysis

Data Analysis

Tabulation of Data

Equipment Calibration

Technical Writing Experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in basic science

Master's degree in basic science

Job description

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in basic science or equivalent and 5 years of related experience
or
Master's degree in basic science or equivalent and 3 years of related experience required.

Job Description

Research Associate III conducts variety of non-routine research assignments and experiments.

Job Duties

• 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 all tests performed and data collected, compiles and tabulates data, provides analysis of results.
• Confers with lab staff regarding results obtained and receives suggestions for modification to procedures and interpretation of final data.
• Ensures the accurate assembly, calibration, operation and modification of a variety of laboratory equipment as defined by appropriate guidelines.
• Makes minor modifications and repairs to equipment as necessary.
• Independently performs literature searches as outlined by the Principal Investigator.
• Oversees lab inventory of supplies and equipment.
• May provide guidance to junior research staff.
• Adheres to internal controls established for department.
• Performs related duties as required

Skills

• Animal Science/Care Surgery
• Biological Assays
• Quantitative Analysis
• Qualitative Analysis
• Data Analysis
• Tabulation of Data
• Equipment Calibration
• Technical Writing Experience

Working Environment

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.

Primary Location

United States-Texas-Galveston

Work Locations

1048 - Medical Research Bldg

Job

Research Academic & ClinicalRegular

Employee Status

Non-Manager

Job Level

Day Shift

Job Posting

Nov 11, 2026, 10:20:54 AM