Research Scientist - Microbiology & Molecular Genetics

We are hiring a Research Scientist (Full-time) to join UTHealth McGovern Medical School, Department of Microbiology & Molecular Genetics in Houston, TX 77030. In this role, you will conduct microbiological research to support the preclinical optimization and development of novel antimicrobial agents. The individual will also oversee laboratory management and help train more junior lab members, and coordinate with collaborators at other institutions on shared projects.

Ideal candidate should have experience working with human bacterial and fungal pathogens, maintenance and propagation of Caenorhabditis elegans, advanced confocal microscopy, transcriptomic analysis, and experience with mouse models of infection.

UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.

It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!

As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...

• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care
• Plus many more!

Coordinates, oversees, and directs research or other technical operations. Provides technical expertise to facilitate research design, conducting, and reporting.

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the individual will conduct microbiological research to support the preclinical optimization and development of novel antimicrobial agents. The individual will also oversee laboratory management and help train more junior lab members. He or she will also coordinate with collaborators at other institutions on shared projects.

• Conducts executes and assists in interpreting the results of complex scientific experiments using advanced equipment, complex technique methods, and procedures.
• Evaluates and interprets data analysis to support publications. Prepares results: for publication, presentation at meetings, or direct communication with faculty members.
• Determines project feasibility in terms of staff, time, and resources.
• Plans and performs quantitative and qualitative research procedures in various scientific areas. Identifies ideas for new research projects by partnering with key stakeholders. Formulates a project and implements experiments to execute the research project.
• Assists the principal investigator in writing and submitting grant applications.
• Stays abreast of new research progress and technological advances to upgrade research skills and produce accurate results. Researches literature for new progress and technological advances to upgrade research skills.
• Maintains lab equipment, assists in necessary repairs, and promotes a safe laboratory environment. Ensures direct reports follow safety procedures and attend basic safety training courses.
• As a senior member of the lab, may lead lab meetings and mentor junior lab members, including staff, students, and postdocs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Experience working with human bacterial and fungal pathogens, maintenance and propagation of Caenorhabditis elegans, advanced confocal microscopy, transcriptomic analysis, and experience with mouse models of infection, strongly preferred.

• Doctorate Degree required

• 2 years of experience in a related research…