Research Associate III, Pathology Research (Galveston)

Utmb; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health is seeking a Research Associate III in Pathology Research (Galveston) to conduct non-routine research assignments and experiments. A Bachelor's with 5 years or a Master’s with 3 years is required.

The role involves planning and directing moderately complex experiments, ensuring quality control, and maintaining comprehensive records. Opportunity to guide junior staff and collaborate with principal investigators is available.

Qualifications

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

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

Education

Bachelor's degree in basic science or equivalent

Master's degree in basic science or equivalent

Job description

Research Associate III, Pathology Research (Galveston)

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

Standard laboratory environment.

Salary Range:

Commensurate with experience.

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