Senior Research Associate, Microbiology & Immunology

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston seeks a Research Associate III to perform a variety of non-routine research assignments and experiments. The role requires rigorous documentation and adherence to protocols within a standard laboratory environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating complex experiments, maintaining data records, QC measures, literature reviews, and potential guidance to junior staff. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 Experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in basic science or equivalent

Master's degree in basic science or equivalent

Job description

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston seeks a Research Associate III to perform a variety of non-routine research assignments and experiments. The role requires rigorous documentation and adherence to protocols within a standard laboratory environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating complex experiments, maintaining data records, QC measures, literature reviews, and potential guidance to junior staff. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.