Research Associate II, Pathology Research (Galveston)

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in basic science or equivalent and 2 years of related experience or Master's degree in basic science or equivalent and no experience required.

Job Description:

Research Associate II performs a variety of routine and non-routine research assignments and experiments and assists with lab maintenance responsibilities.

Job Duties:

• Under general supervision, performs routine and non-routine research assignments and experiments of moderate complexity.

• Plans, coordinates, provides setup and conducts standard research experiments following general technical instructions.

• Prepares biological assays and conducts quantitative and qualitative analysis.

• Makes modifications to research procedures as determined by Principal Investigator.

• Maintains records of all tests performed and data collected and provides preliminary analysis of results.

• Assists in the compilation and tabulation of data and analysis of final data.

• Ensures the accurate assembly, calibration, operation and modification of a variety of laboratory equipment as defined by appropriate guidelines.

• Maintains lab for animal and environmental safety compliance.

• Maintains lab inventory of supplies and equipment.

• Performs literature searches as outlined by the Principal Investigator.

• 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
• Standard Laboratory Equipment

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Standard laboratory environment.

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.

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