Research Associate II, Microbiology And Immunology (Galveston)
About The Position
The Research Associate II performs routine and non-routine research assignments and experiments and assists with laboratory maintenance. The successful applicant will conduct in vitro virus culture and virology and serology assays, and assist with small animal studies to evaluate the effectiveness of novel antiviral therapies and vaccines. The work is performed under general supervision and includes research experiments of moderate complexity. The position plans, coordinates, sets up, and conducts standard experiments following general technical instructions; prepares biological assays and performs quantitative and qualitative analysis; and modifies research procedures as determined by the Principal Investigator. It maintains records of tests and collected data, provides preliminary analysis, and assists with compiling, tabulating, and analyzing final data. The role also involves ensuring laboratory equipment is accurately assembled, calibrated, operated, and modified; maintaining animal and environmental safety compliance and laboratory inventory; conducting literature searches as directed; and potentially guiding junior research staff. The work is in a standard laboratory environment, with the possibility of future work at BSL-3 and BSL-4 after appropriate training. Candidates must be able to meet medical and/or vaccination requirements for biocontainment facilities and Tier 1 select-agent work, and State and Federal requirements for DOJ clearance to access select-agent areas.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in basic science or equivalent and 2 years of related experience, or a master's degree in basic science or equivalent with no experience required.
- 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.
- Skills listed: animal science/care surgery, biological assays, quantitative analysis, qualitative analysis, data analysis, tabulation of data, equipment calibration, technical writing experience, and standard laboratory equipment.
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, virology and serology assays, and assist with small animal studies evaluating novel antiviral therapies and vaccines.
- Perform routine and non-routine research assignments and experiments of moderate complexity under general supervision.
- Plan, coordinate, set up, and conduct standard research experiments following general technical instructions.
- Prepare biological assays and conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis.
- Modify research procedures as determined by the Principal Investigator.
- Maintain records of tests performed and data collected, and provide preliminary analysis of results.
- Assist with compilation and tabulation of data and analysis of final data.
- Ensure accurate assembly, calibration, operation, and modification of laboratory equipment according to appropriate guidelines.
- Maintain the laboratory for animal and environmental safety compliance.
- Maintain laboratory inventory of supplies and equipment.
- Perform literature searches as outlined by the Principal Investigator.
- May provide guidance to junior research staff.
- 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
Mid Level
