Senior Research Scientist, Internal Medicine-Nephrology

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) in Galveston, TX, is seeking a research-oriented professional to support its scientific programs. The role involves leading laboratory activities and contributing to data analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of results.

Responsibilities include supervising junior staff, guiding experimental methods, presenting findings at meetings and conferences, and potentially submitting training grants as principal investigator.

Qualifications

• PhD, MD or DO in biological sciences, chemistry or related field mandatory.
• PhD degree and 3–5 years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, selects and applies standard scientific techniques and procedures with judgment to adapt methods as needed.
• Contributes to scientific analysis and interpretation of projects.
• Maintains records of tests performed and data collected; compiles and tabulates data; provides analysis of results.
• Confers with lab staff regarding results and receives suggestions for procedure modifications.
• Presents research and journal articles in weekly meetings.
• Presents abstracts or oral presentations at campus events and external conferences.
• Performs literature searches as outlined by the Principal Investigator.
• Guides junior research staff in experimental methodologies.
• May submit training grants as PI.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Animal models

Cell culture

Molecular biology techniques

Education

PhD, MD or DO in biological sciences, chemistry or related field

Job description

Job Description

To support the research initiatives of the University.

Job Duties

• Evaluates, selects and applies standard scientific techniques and procedures while using judgment when necessary to adapt standard methods and techniques.
• 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.
• Presents research and journal articles in weekly scheduled meetings.
• Presents abstracts or oral presentations at campus events and external conference opportunities.
• Independently performs literature searches as outlined by the Principal Investigator.
• Guides junior research staff in experimental methodologies.
• May submit training grants as PI.
• Performs related duties as required.

Required Skills

• Animal models
• Cell culture
• Molecular biology techniques

Minimum Qualifications

PhD, MD or DO in biological sciences, chemistry or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

PhD degree and 3 - 5 years of related experience

Salary Range

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.

Primary Location

United States-Texas-Galveston

Work Locations

1002 - Medical Research Bldg

Job

Research Academic & ClinicalRegular

Shift

Standard

Employee Status

Team Lead / Technical

Job Level

Day Shift

Job Posting

Sep 2, 2026, 11:37:20 AM