Research Scientist I, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Utmb; Galveston (TX); In loco; USD 85.000 - 115.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

UTMB Health in Galveston, TX seeks a Research Scientist I in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology to conduct innovative biomedical research. The role involves designing experiments, analyzing data, and reporting results to the PI. Mentoring staff and contributing to grant proposals may be part of the duties.

The Ideal candidate holds a PhD (or MD/DO/DVM) in a related field, with strong communication and problem-solving skills, and a commitment to advancing health science.

Competenze

• PhD or equivalent in a related field; no experience required.
• Ability to plan and execute experiments and analyze results.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to report findings.

Mansioni

• Establishes research objectives and designs procedures requiring high technical skill.
• Conducts research projects and analyzes data; interprets results.
• Communicates project results to the principal investigator.
• Supervises and guides research staff and oversees task execution.
• May submit training grants as PI with a faculty mentor.
• May publish and present research as author or co-author.
• Mentors classified staff and postdoctoral fellows as needed.
• Designs and maintains equipment used in experiments to obtain results.
• Reviews scientific literature and supports facility/core enhancements.

Conoscenze

Data Analysis

Technical Skills

Communication

Team Collaboration

Formazione

Ph.D., M.D., D.O., or D.V.M in related field

Descrizione del lavoro

Research Scientist I, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

• Ph. D, M.D, D.O., or D.V.M in related field and no experience required.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Conducts innovative scientific investigation by developing theories and devising scientific methods and procedures to apply scientific principles, theories and research in projects related to the mission of UTMB. Committed to the discovery of new innovative biomedical and health services knowledge leading to increasingly effective and accessible health care. Evaluates, selects, and applies standard scientific techniques and procedures while using judgment when necessary to adapt standard methods and techniques.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Establishes research objectives and methodology and designs procedures requiring a highly developed technical skill.
• Conducts research projects and performs analysis and interpretation of data.
• Defines problems and possible solutions as dictated by the research project.
• Complies, writes, and effectively communicates project results to the principal investigator.
• Supervises and provides technical direction to the work of research staff and oversees execution of assigned tasks.
• May submit training grants as Principle Investigator (PI), provided they have a faculty mentor.
• May publish and present research as author and co-author.
• May lead or train Classified Research Staff and Post Doctoral Fellows.
• Designs, develops, and maintains equipment used in experiments or research to obtain desired results.
• May submit equipment, renovation, or other facility/core enhancement grants as the PI.
• Reviews scientific literature.

Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• Knowledge in the relevant scientific discipline with increasing professional achievement.
• Specialized knowledge or expertise in a particular subject area, which may allow for project – specific lead responsibilities
• Data Analysis
• Technical and Problem-Solving Skills
• Communication Skills
  

SALARY:
Commensurate with experience

EQUIPMENT: Standard laboratory equipment.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/LOCATION OF POSITION: Standard laboratory environment.

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.