Research Associate II, Pathology Research

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

Preferred Skill/ Competency

Excellent communication skills and writing skills are required.

 Specific Job Related Duties

A Research Associate II position is available in the Department of Pathology, University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas. The area of research would be related to emerging viruses which require work in biocontainment (SARS-CoV-2, Lassa Ebola, Marburg, hantavirus and other BSL-3 and BSL-4 viruses) and may include work on projects related to antibodies and vaccines. A candidate is expected performing basic experimental procedures, such as in vitro antibody neutralization tests, virus titration, flow cytometry, maintaining cell cultures, ELISAs, preparation and analysis of DNA mini-preps and maxi-preps, cloning and sequencing of DNA, PCR. A candidate is also expected to assume a major responsibility in the daily operation of the BSL-2 lab, including ordering of reagents and maintaining the equipment, as well as to write protocols of animal studies.

Preferred Education:

Candidates must have B.A./B.S. or M.S. in biology and have at least 3 years of experience in virology, immunology and/or in molecular biology techniques.

Preferred Work Experience:

A documented experience of work under BSL-3 and/or BSL-4 biocontainment is highly desirable. A candidate will be performing work in BSL-3, BSL-4 and BSL-2 laboratories.

Salary Range

Commensurate with experience

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