Research Associate I (Microbiology and Immunology Galveston)

Minimum Qualifications: 

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Biological Analysis
• Quantitative Analysis
• Qualitative Analysis
• Tabulation of Data
• Equipment Calibration
• Standard Laboratory Equipment

Job Description:

Performs varying standardized laboratory assignments and experiments.

Job Duties:

• Under direct supervision, performs standard research assignments involving a series of related operations.
• Sets up and conducts standard research experiments following detailed technical instructions.
• Prepares biological assays and conducts basic quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Maintains records of all tests performed and data collected.
• Assists in the compilation and tabulation of data and provides preliminary analysis.
• Assembles, calibrates, operates, and makes minor modifications to a variety of laboratory equipment as defined by appropriate guidelines.
• Adheres to internal controls established for department.
• Performs related duties as required.

Department Marketing Statement:

The successful applicant will be responsible for conducting basic laboratory activities such as isolating proteins and nucleic acids from tissue, perform immunohistochemistry studies, using confocal microscopy, purifying cDNA plasmids, running gel electrophoresis, performing basic sub-cloning, and basic virological assays such as propagation and titration. In addition, the applicant will maintain records of available research animals and oversee animal colonies.  It would also be expected that the applicant will be eventually able to execute basic animal study techniques.  The applicant will work initially under supervision of senior experts, and he/she is expected to gain independency after proper training is complete. The applicant will be responsible for collecting data and summarize results for publication and/or presentation purposes.

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.  

Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm and as needed on occasion.