Research Scientist I - Microbiology and Immunology

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) seeks a qualified Research Leader to conduct innovative biomedical investigations. The role emphasizes developing theory and methods to advance health care knowledge, with opportunities to publish and present findings.

Candidates hold a PhD, MD, DO, or DVM in a related field and no prior experience is required. The position is based in Galveston, TX, with standard laboratory responsibilities and collaborative team work.

Qualifications

• Knowledge in the relevant scientific discipline.
• Specialized knowledge or expertise in a particular subject area, which may allow for project–specific lead responsibilities
• Peer recognition in progress.
• Data analysis
• Technical and problem-solving skills
• Communication skills

Responsibilities

• Establishes research objectives 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.
• Identifies appropriate internal controls for department. Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data Analysis

Technical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Specialized knowledge

Education

PhD, MD, DO, DVM in related field

Job description

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

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Job Duties

• 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.
• Identifies appropriate internal controls for department. 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
• Peer Recognition in progress.
• Data Analysis
• Technical and Problem-Solving Skills
• Communication Skills

Salary Range

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.

Primary Location

United States-Texas-Galveston

Work Locations

0609 - Keiller Bldg

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Employee Status

Team Lead / Technical

Job Level

Day Shift

Job Posting

Oct 12, 2026, 9:17:42 PM