Research Scientist - Microbiology & Molecular Genetics

UTHealth Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

UTHealth McGovern Medical School in Houston, TX is hiring a Research Scientist (Full-time) to conduct microbiological research supporting the preclinical optimization and development of novel antimicrobial agents. The role includes overseeing laboratory management and training junior lab members.

You will coordinate with collaborators at other institutions on shared projects and work with human bacterial and fungal pathogens, Caenorhabditis elegans, and mouse infection models using advanced

Qualifications

• PhD required in a relevant biomedical field.
• 2 years of related research experience with verifiable publications.
• Experience handling human bacterial and fungal pathogens and model organisms.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, oversee, and direct research or technical operations.
• Conduct microbiological experiments and analyze data for publications.
• Lead lab meetings and mentor junior lab members, including staff and students.
• Maintain lab equipment and ensure safety training compliance.
• Collaborate with external institutions on shared projects.

Skills

Lab management

Confocal microscopy

Transcriptomic analysis

Mouse infection models

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Doctorate Degree

Job description

We are hiring a Research Scientist (Full-time) to join UTHealth McGovern Medical School, Department of Microbiology & Molecular Genetics in Houston, TX 77030. In this role, you will conduct microbiological research to support the preclinical optimization and development of novel antimicrobial agents. The individual will also oversee laboratory management and help train more junior lab members, and coordinate with collaborators at other institutions on shared projects. Ideal candidate should have experience working with human bacterial and fungal pathogens, maintenance and propagation of Caenorhabditis elegans, advanced confocal microscopy, transcriptomic analysis, and experience with mouse models of infection.

What we do here changes the world

UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.

Once you join us you won't want to leave

It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!

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As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...

• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care
• Plus many more!

Position Summary

Coordinates, oversees, and directs research or other technical operations. Provides technical expertise to facilitate research design, conducting, and reporting.

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the individual will conduct microbiological research to support the preclinical optimization and development of novel antimicrobial agents. The individual will also oversee laboratory management and help train more junior lab members. He or she will also coordinate with collaborators at other institutions on shared projects.

Position Key Accountabilities

• Conducts executes and assists in interpreting the results of complex scientific experiments using advanced equipment, complex technique methods, and procedures.
• Evaluates and interprets data analysis to support publications. Prepares results: for publication, presentation at meetings, or direct communication with faculty members.
• Determines project feasibility in terms of staff, time, and resources.
• Plans and performs quantitative and qualitative research procedures in various scientific areas. Identifies ideas for new research projects by partnering with key stakeholders. Formulates a project and implements experiments to execute the research project.
• Assists the principal investigator in writing and submitting grant applications.
• Stays abreast of new research progress and technological advances to upgrade research skills and produce accurate results. Researches literature for new progress and technological advances to upgrade research skills.
• Maintains lab equipment, assists in necessary repairs, and promotes a safe laboratory environment. Ensures direct reports follow safety procedures and attend basic safety training courses.
• As a senior member of the lab, may lead lab meetings and mentor junior lab members, including staff, students, and postdocs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills

• Experience working with human bacterial and fungal pathogens, maintenance and propagation of Caenorhabditis elegans, advanced confocal microscopy, transcriptomic analysis, and experience with mouse models of infection, strongly preferred.

Minimum Education

• Doctorate Degree required

Minimum Experience

• 2 years of experience in a related research environment and have verifiable publications within the field of the research project required

Physical Requirements

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive

• 51.215 and Texas Government Code
• 411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code
• 117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R.
• 791.4.

Residency Requirement

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.