Research Associate

Department of Integrative Biology & Pharmacology

Full Time

Exempt

TMC Location

3+ years of experience in animal handling, cell culture, western blotting, immunocytochemistry, fluorescence imaging, and molecular biology techniques.

Position Summary:

Plans, conducts, and directs a wide variety of experiments. Assists with the day-to-day activities for research project(s) and may impact the success of the research project(s).

Position Key Accountabilities:

• Collects, evaluates, interprets, and documents research data to accomplish the objectives of a wide variety of scientific experiments and research projects.
• Influences project direction and outcomes by identifying opportunities to enhance, terminate, or re-direct research activities.
• May recruit study participants or field interviewers.
• Evaluates and interprets data and provides results to investigators to support publication.
• Maintains quality control checks and a safe environment in compliance with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulation and codes.
• Assists in the preparation and writing of research reports, manuscripts, papers and grant proposals for presentation and publication.
• Provides direction and training to lab personnel to ensure efficient, timely and high quality results in compliance with all protocols, guidelines, regulations, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

Considerable knowledge in basic and sophisticated equipment. 3+ years of experience in animal handling, cell culture, western blotting, immunocytochemistry, fluorescence imaging, and molecular biology techniques.

Minimum Education:

Bachelors degree in a related field with three (3) years of related research experience including experience in a lead research role; or
Masters degree in a related field with one (1) year of related research experience including experience in a lead research role; or
Doctorate degree.

Minimum Experience:

Years of experience varies based on education level.

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects. This position may include work involving potentially hazardous chemical, biological or radioactive agents.

Security Sensitive:

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code 51.215

Apply at http://p.rfer.us/UTHvZCCC5

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $50,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Biochemistry: 3 years (Required)
• Laboratory experience: 3 years (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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