Biocontainment Research Associate II, Animal Resource Center - Service Department
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in basic science or equivalent and 2 years of related experience or Master’s degree in basic science or related field and no experience required.
Job Summary
Conducts variety of routine and non-routine research assignments and experiments in a high containment facility including Biosafety Levels 3 or 4.
Job Duties
- Performs, coordinates, and conducts standard research experiments following general technical instructions.
- Performs functions of research projects utilizing bio-hazardous substances.
- Performs technical services such as tissue sampling, blood draws, anesthesia, and injections.
- Makes modifications to research techniques as required by investigator.
- Follows specific protocols.
- Conducts quality control measures for assigned project operations.
- Contributes to scientific analysis and projects.
- Orders and maintains lab inventory of supplies, animals, and equipment.
- Maintains records of all tests performed and data collected, compiles, and tabulates data, provides analysis of results, and engages in.
- Maintains knowledge of biohazard operations
Marginal or Periodic Functions
- Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
- Performs related duties as required.
Salary Range
Actual salary commensurate with experience.
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm and as needed on occasion.
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 VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
