Animal Biocontainment Research Associate II - (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 related field and no experience required.
Preferred:
Licensed Vet Tech (and/or bachelor’s degree in basic science) with ABSL-3 and/or ABSL-4 experience.
Job Description:
Conducts variety of routine and non-routine research assignments and experiments in a high containment facility including Biosafety Levels 3 or 4.
Job Duties:
- Team lead for technical staff and coordinate teamwork load for maximum effectiveness.
- Provides and oversees daily husbandry care, including feeding, sanitation, and enrichment for
- Ensure all federal, state, and local regulatory statutes, including facility SOPs, are followed
- Assist in developing and providing training for any special techniques necessary to support the
- Performs veterinary technical services such as tissue sampling, blood draws, anesthesia, and
- Assists principal investigator(s) and/or veterinarian(s) in preparation and conduct of
- Maintains knowledge of biohazard and containment operations.
- Monitor overall facility operations, including all security, safety, and maintenance standards for
- Maintains all animal and non-animal records and documents, including all paper and digital
- Possesses knowledge of current surgical techniques, instruments, and their functions.
- Provides general technical assistance to animal care and research staff.
- Maintains professional and collegial interpersonal skills with peers, subordinates, and superiors.
- Adheres to internal controls established for the department.
Marginal or Periodic Functions:
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
• Performs related duties as required.
Working Environment/Equipment
Standard laboratory and office equipment.
High containment animal facility environment. Pregnancy may become a safety factor in some laboratory
animal science duties. Potential exposure to radiation and biohazards. Requires completion of appropriate
vaccinations.
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.
