Research Associate III (Pathology Research - Galveston)

at  UTMB Health

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in basic science or equivalent and 5 years of related experience or Master’s degree in basic science or equivalent and 3 years of related experience required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Animal Science/Care Surgery
• Biological Assays
• Quantitative Analysis
• Qualitative Analysis
• Data Analysis
• Tabulation of Data
• Equipment Calibration
• Technical Writing Experience

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Conducts a variety of non-routine research assignments and experiments.

SKILLS:

 Animal Science/Care Surgery
 Biological Assays
 Quantitative Analysis
 Qualitative Analysis
 Data Analysis
 Tabulation of Data
 Equipment Calibration
 Technical Writing Experience
 Standard Laboratory Equipment

• Plans, coordinates and directs moderately complex research experiments following general technical procedures.
• Establishes and oversees quality control measures for assigned project operations.
• Makes modification to research procedures as determined by Principal Investigator.
• Contributes to scientific analysis and interpretation of projects.
• Tasks include running independent in vivo mouse vaccine experiments
• Techniques include: high parameter flow cytometry (up to 27 colors), fluorescent microscopy, confocal microscopy, standard tissue culture, standard mouse handling techniques, ELISA, ELISpot, single cell PCR.
• Maintains organized records of all tests performed and data collected, compiles and tabulates data, provides analysis of results.
• Confers with lab staff regarding results obtained and receives suggestions for modification to procedures and interpretation of final data.
• Ensures the accurate assembly, calibration, operation and modification of a variety of laboratory equipment as defined by appropriate guidelines.
• Makes minor modifications and repairs to equipment as necessary.
• Independently performs literature searches as outlined by the Principal Investigator.
• Oversees lab inventory of supplies and equipment.
• May provide guidance to junior research staff.
• Adheres to internal controls established for department.
• Performs related duties as required.