Research Associate , Center Addiction Sciences and Therapeutics

Research Associate

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Job Summary:

Performs varying standardized laboratory assignments and experiments.

Job Duties:

Under direct supervision, the Research Associate performs standard research assignments involving cellular signaling assays and the testing of novel compounds using in vitro pharmacology methods.

Sets up and conducts standard research experiments following detailed technical instructions.

Prepares cells, biological assays and conducts basic quantitative and qualitative analyses.

Maintains organized records of all tests performed and all data collected.

Assists in the compilation and tabulation of data and provides preliminary analyses of results.

Calibrates, operates and makes minor modifications to a variety of laboratory equipment as defined by appropriate guidelines.

Adheres to internal controls established for the laboratory and pharmacological assays.

Works closely with a senior scientist and the laboratory director to perform all experiments.

Biological analysis of cellular signaling and the pharmacological responses to test compounds in cellular assays

Quantitative analysis of drug receptor interactions

Analysis and tabulation of experimental data

Familiarity with standard laboratory equipment and micropipetting.

Performs related duties on additional projects as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, Biological Sciences or Chemistry or an equivalent STEM field is required.

Prior experience of 1+ years in a research laboratory is preferred; however, the candidate will be trained and no prior experience is required.

A background in Chemistry or Biochemistry is preferred for this position

The ability to effectively work together as part of a research team is highly desired

Basic computer skills including the use of Graphpad Prism, MS Excel and familiarity with basic computational analyses is preferred.

Salary Range:

Actual salary 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.