Research Associate II, 19.99 hours, Animal Resource Center Service Department
Minimum 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.
Job Summary:
Performs a variety of routine and non-routine research assignments and experiments and assists with lab maintenance responsibilities.
Job Duties:
- Under general supervision, performs routine and non-routine research assignments and experiments of moderate complexity.
- Plans, coordinates, provides set up and conducts standard research experiments following general 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.
- Ensure 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.
- Performs literature searches as outlined by the Principal Investigator.
- May provide guidance to junior research staff.
- Adheres to internal controls established for department.
- Performs related duties as required.
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.
