Biocontainment (Onsite)Research Associate II, Institute for Human Infections

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) • Galveston, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Conducts variety of routine and non-routine research assignments and experiments in a high containment facility including Biosafety Levels 3 or 4.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in basic science or equivalent and 2 years of related experience or Masters degree in basic science or related field and no experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in animal or arthropod vector research at biosafety level 3
• Experience training laboratory personnel at Biosafety level 3

Responsibilities

• Performs, coordinates, and conducts standard research experiments following general technical instructions.
• Performs functions of research projects utilizing bio-hazardous substances.
• Performs technical services such as tissue sampling, blood draws, anesthesia, and injections.
• Makes modifications to research techniques as required by investigator.
• Follows specific protocols.
• Conducts quality control measures for assigned project operations.
• Contributes to scientific analysis and projects.
• Orders and maintains lab inventory of supplies, animals, and equipment.
• Maintains records of all tests performed and data collected, compiles, and tabulates data, provides analysis of results, and engages in.
• Maintains knowledge of biohazard operations
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
• Performs related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level