Research Associate II, Microbiology And Immunology
Min 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.
Specific Job Related 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 and qualitative analysis
- Makes modifications to research procedures as determined by Principal Investigator
- Maintains records of all test 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 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 by department
- Performs related duties as required
Salary Range
$33,760 - $42,203. Commensurate with experience. This position is 100% grant funded.
Preferred Skill/ Competency
- A distinguished record of successful laboratory research
- Mammalian cell culture
- Various molecular biological techniques, including DNA/RNA transfection, immunofluorescence assay including confocal microscopy, protein expression and purification, western blots, immunoprecipitation, cryoEM.
- Excellent oral and written communications skills and demonstrated strengths in maintaining a complete and accurate laboratory notebook.
- Willingness to work with students and other laboratory personnel.
Preferred Education
B.A./B.S. or M.S. in microbiology, biology, biotechnology, or chemistry preferred.
EQUAL 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.
