Research Associate , Pathology Research

Research Associate I

A Research Associate I position is open at the laboratory of Sanjeev K. Sahni, PhD /Abha Sahni, PhD, in the Department of Pathology at UTMB Galveston. Our research program is focused on investigating different aspects of endothelial pathobiology in the context of host-pathogen interactions using bacteria belonging to Rickettsia species.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Job Duties:

• The candidate will perform standard laboratory work, including experiments and assays, under direct supervision and technical directions from the PI and senior laboratory personnel.
• Planning and performance of different molecular and/or biochemical end-point analyses on biological samples arising from different experiments.
• Compilation and tabulation of results or data for downstream analysis.
• Maintaining laboratory records and equipment and ensuring compliance with the institutional, state, and federal regulatory requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in basic biology research is not required, but exposure to functioning of a research laboratory would be preferred.
• Biological Analysis
• Quantitative Analysis
• Qualitative Analysis
• Tabulation of Data
• Equipment Calibration
• Standard Laboratory Equipment

Salary Range:

Actual salary commensurate with experience.

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm and as needed on occasion.

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.