Research Scientist II, Pathology Research

UTMB Health; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health in Galveston seeks a Research Scientist to explore the interface of virology and immunotherapy within the Department of Pathology. The role focuses on developing animal models and therapies for hepatitis B, and applying cell and gene therapy strategies.

The candidate will design and perform advanced experiments, summarize data for publication, and supervise technicians and students while managing laboratory operations.

Qualifications

• PhD/MD/DO/DVM in a related field with at least 1 year of related experience.
• Experience with virology techniques such as qPCR and ELISA preferred.
• Ability to design and conduct advanced experiments in a biosafety lab.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct innovative experiments at the virology-immunotherapy intersection.
• Develop animal models and explore HBV treatments and cell/gene therapy strategies.
• Summarize findings, publish results, and supervise junior staff in the lab.
• Oversee lab operations, training, procurement, and equipment maintenance.

Skills

virology techniques

qPCR

ELISA

supervision

Education

PhD, MD, DO, or DVM in related field

Tools

Laboratory techniques

Job description

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ph. D, M.D, D.O., or D.V.M in related field and at least 1 year of related 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:

This Research Scientist position in the Department of Pathology will investigate the intersection between the field of virology and immunotherapy. Investigations will pursue establishment of animal models and treatments for viruses, with a focus on hepatitis B virus. Various tools for immunotherapy will be also explored, including different cell and gene therapy strategies. Prior experience in virology and various virological techniques (ex: qPCR, ELISA) in BLS2 conditions would be preferred but not required for the position.

Functioning independently, the successful candidate will design, organize and conduct highly specialized and advanced experiments using established scientific protocols and procedures and in some cases designing new protocols; summarize findings and publish results in research journals; assume general responsibility for scientific operations of the laboratory; provide supervision and guidance to junior technicians, students, and researchers. An ideal candidate would be able to drive the project independently.

• Design and implement research protocols; design safety procedures; adapt new procedures, methods or instrumentation relative to research procedures.
• Oversee media preparation, cell culture experiments, animal colony maintenance and experiments, and equipment maintenance and calibration; quality control analysis of reagents.
• Collect, prepare, and analyze research data; keep a detailed notebook summarizing experiments and recording research data; maintain computer database of research data; tabulate and display data for presentation in research conferences and for manuscript preparation; use graphics and statistical software to analyze and present data.
• Supervise other personnel in the laboratory to coordinate research efforts for increased efficiency; participate in training of fellows, residents, students and volunteer workers as needed.
• Search pertinent scientific literature as needed.
• Assist with ordering and procurement of supplies and equipment and with general maintenance of laboratory.

SALARY:

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.
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