Research Associate I, Microbiology and Immunology (Galveston)
About The Position
The Research Associate I performs varying standardized laboratory assignments and experiments. The successful applicant will conduct in vitro virus culture and virology and serology assays, and assist with small animal studies evaluating novel antiviral therapies and vaccines. The role performs standard research assignments under direct supervision, following detailed technical instructions and established guidelines. Duties include preparing biological assays, conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses, maintaining records and inventory, compiling and tabulating data, and providing preliminary analysis. The role also involves assembling, calibrating, operating, and making minor modifications to laboratory equipment; ordering supplies for ongoing projects; and performing routine and non-routine research assignments designed by the laboratory PI. The work is performed in a standard laboratory environment, with the possibility of future work in BSL-3 and BSL-4 facilities after appropriate training.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in basic science or equivalent.
- Must be able to meet 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.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience with mammalian cell culture, virus stock production, and virological or serological assays such as plaque assay, TCID50 assay, ELISA, or PRNT.
- Hands-on experience with small animal models, including administration of materials, collection of biosamples, and animal colony management.
Responsibilities
- Conduct in vitro virus culture and virology and serology assays.
- Assist with small animal studies evaluating novel antiviral therapies and vaccines.
- Perform standard research assignments under direct supervision, following detailed technical instructions.
- Set up and conduct standard research experiments.
- Prepare biological assays and perform quantitative and qualitative analyses.
- Maintain records of tests performed and data collected.
- Assist with compiling and tabulating data and provide preliminary analysis.
- Assemble, calibrate, operate, and make minor modifications to laboratory equipment according to guidelines.
- Perform routine and non-routine research assignments designed by the laboratory PI.
- Maintain laboratory supply inventory and document research data; update chemical and laboratory inventories.
- Order laboratory supplies related to ongoing projects and support annual inspection.
- Perform biological assays, including examples such as imaging, immunohistochemistry, histology, RT-qPCR, Western blotting, cell culture, animal studies, statistical analysis, and data management.
- Adhere to internal controls established for the department.
- Perform related duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
