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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience with mammalian cell culture, virus stock production and virological or serological assays (e.g. plaque assay, TCID50 assay, ELISA, PRNT), and/or hands-on experience with small animal models including administration of materials, collection of biosamples, and animal colony management is preferred.

Job Summary:

Research Associate II performs a variety of routine and non-routine research assignments and experiments and assists with lab maintenance responsibilities.

Job Duties:

• The successful applicant for this position will conduct in vitro virus culture, virology/serology assays, and assist with small animal studies to evaluate effectiveness of novel antiviral therapies and vaccines.
• 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.

Skills:

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

• Standard Laboratory Equipment

   

Working Environment: 

Standard laboratory environment. Possibility for future work at biosafety level (BSL) 3 and BSL-4 after appropriate training.

Other:

Must be able to meet the medical and/or vaccination requirements for work in biocontainment facilities and with Tier 1 select agents. Must meet all State and Federal requirements necessary for DOJ clearance to access select agent areas.

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.