Research Associate II, Internal Medicine Infectious Disease

Galveston, Texas, United States

New

Research Academic & Clinical

UTMB Health

Requisition # 2401819

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 setup 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.

• Ensures 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Public health quantitative data analysis

• Microbiological analysis

• Veterinary large animal work

• Experience drafting PowerPoint presentation

• Experience science writing

• Experience working with multidisciplinary research teams on infectious disease projects.

• Skilled in planning and conducting infectious disease research domestically and internationally.

• Trained in conducting complex bioaerosol and virologic research.

• Proficient in organizing and managing research data.

• Capable of contributing to scientific analysis and generating research documents.

• Experience in scientific writing and presentation, with fluency in Spanish.

• Ability to perform minor equipment repairs and modifications.

• Experienced in supervising staff and adhering to departmental protocols.

• Adept at formulating research proposals and ethical review documents.

• Willing to take on related duties and adapt to changing research environments.

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 VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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