TB Research Associate: Immunology & Pathogenesis

Texas Biomedical Research Institute; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

The Mehra Lab at Texas Biomedical Research Institute is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Research Associate to join her team dedicated to unraveling the basic mechanisms of tuberculosis (TB) infection and developing novel vaccines and therapies to combat this devastating disease.

Responsibilities include performing complex laboratory tasks per SOPs, developing techniques using nonhuman primate models, generating and analyzing data, and collaborating across research units to guide

Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred in Immunology, Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field.
• 4+ years of relevant research with Bachelor's degree, or 2+ years with Master's degree.
• 1-2 years’ experience with NHPs or small animal models in BSL3 lab.
• Excellent written and verbal communication to support reporting and collaboration.
• Ability to lead and collaborate in a team-oriented research environment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to groundbreaking research on TB pathogenesis, including latent and active TB, and its interactions with HIV, to support the development of new vaccines and therapies.
• Perform complex laboratory tasks following established protocols and SOPs, while helping to develop and refine experimental techniques using nonhuman primate models.
• Generate, record, and analyze research data to support project goals, prepare reports, and summarize findings to guide scientific decision-making.
• Collaborate closely with team members, maintaining clear, professional communication and strong working relationships across research units.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Communication

Willingness to learn

Education

Master’s degree preferred in Immunology, Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

The Mehra Lab at Texas Biomedical Research Institute is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Research Associate to join her team dedicated to unraveling the basic mechanisms of tuberculosis (TB) infection and developing novel vaccines and therapies to combat this devastating disease.

Responsibilities include performing complex laboratory tasks per SOPs, developing techniques using nonhuman primate models, generating and analyzing data, and collaborating across research units to guide