Research Associate I (Neurobiology - Galveston)

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in basic science or equivalent; no experience required.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Animal (mouse) experiment, including sensory behavior tests, mouse model making and tissue processing. 
• In vivo and in vitro confocal imaging, and image analysis, experience with image software is a plus.
• Biological Assays: including cellular (neuronal) and molecular experiments in neuroscience.
• Equipment calibration and routine maintenance 
• Data organization and summarizing, figure making and paper drafting for scientific publication 

Job Summary: 
Performs varying standardized laboratory assignments and experiments.

Job Duties:

• Under the direct supervision of principal investigator, performs animal, cellular and molecular experiments in sensory neuroscience with moderate complexity.
• Sets up and conducts standard research experiments following detailed 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.
• Adheres to internal controls established for department.
• Performs related duties as required.
• May provide guidance to junior research staffs.
• Performs data analysis, literature searches, critical reading, and scientific writing under the direction of Principal Investigator.

SKILLS:
 Biological Analysis 
 Quantitative Analysis 
 Qualitative Analysis 
 Tabulation of Data 
 Equipment Calibration 
 Standard Laboratory Equipment

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Standard laboratory environment. 

OTHER:
Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification, 
may render this position security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 
51.215, Texas Education Code.

ANY QUALIFICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED AS EQUIVALENTS IN LIEU OF STATED MINIMUMS REQUIRE THE PRIOR APPROVAL OF 
THE CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER. THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION UNIVERSITY

Salary Range:  Actual salary commensurate with experience or range if discussed and approved by hiring authority.