Research Associate I, Microbiology and Immunology (Galveston

Research Associate I, Microbiology and Immunology (Galveston)

** Galveston, Texas, United States*
* ** New*
* Research Academic & Clinical

UTMB Health

Requisition # 2604425

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* Minimum Qualifications:

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

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* Preferred Qualifications:

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* + More than two years of experience maintaining mammalian cell cultures is highly preferred.

+ More than two years of experience performing plaque assays, virus neutralization assays, and ELISAs is highly preferred.

+ More than two years of experience working with viruses in BSL-3 or BSL-4 is preferred.

+ The ideal candidate would have a DOJ clearance and more than two years of BSL-3 or BSL-4 experience working with cell cultures, viruses, and laboratory animals.

+ Proficient in molecular biology techniques (PCR, cloning, serological assays, flow cytometry).

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* Job Description:

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* Research Associate I performs varying standardized laboratory assignments and experiments.

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* Job Duties:

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* + Under direct supervision, performs standard research assignments involving a series of related operations.

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

+ Prepares biological assays and conducts basic quantitative and qualitative analysis.

+ Maintains records of all tests performed and data collected.

+ Assists in the compilation and tabulation of data and provides preliminary analysis.

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

+ Adheres to internal controls established for department.

+ Performs related duties as required.

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* Skills:

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* + Biological Analysis

+ Quantitative Analysis

+ Qualitative Analysis

+ Tabulation of Data

+ Equipment Calibration

+ Standard Laboratory Equipment

** Department Marketing Statement:*
* A Research Associate I Position is available immediately to support studies evaluating vaccines and treatments against BSL-4 viruses (e.g., Ebola, Marburg, Lassa, Nipah), organ chip validation, and identifying mechanisms of virus-induced dementia. The applicant must meet all State and Federal requirements necessary for working with Select Agents. UTMB has several highly interactive research centers, biomedical institutes, and a national biocontainment laboratory with excellent infrastructure to conduct research at BSL2,
-3 and
-4 on diverse animal models of infectious diseases. The Department, with 31 full-time faculty members, is ranked among the top of its peer departments in NIH funding.

** Working Environment:
** Standard laboratory environment.

** 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.

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