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Research Associate III, Microbiology and Immunology (Galveston)
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What they do
A Microbiologist studies microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi and parasites. Collects samples and grows cultures; isolates and classifies microorganisms and studies their structure, growth and development; monitors the effect of microorganisms on other organisms and the environment.
$74,452 / year median in Texas
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Research Associate III, Microbiology and Immunology (Galveston)
- Galveston, Texas, United States
- New•Research Academic & Clinical UTMB Health Requisition # 2605394 •
Minimum Qualifications:
- + Bachelor's degree in basic science or equivalent and 5 years of related experience or Master's degree in basic science or equivalent and 3 years of related experience required.
- Research Associate III conducts variety of non-routine research assignments and experiments.
- Job Duties:
- + Plans, coordinates and directs moderately complex research experiments following general technical procedures.
+ Establishes and oversees quality control measures for assigned project operations.
+ Makes modification to research procedures as determined by Principal Investigator.
+ Contributes to scientific analysis and interpretation of projects.
+ Maintains records of all tests performed and data collected, compiles and tabulates data, provides analysis of results.
+ Confers with lab staff regarding results obtained and receives suggestions for modification to procedures and interpretation of final data.
+ Ensures the accurate assembly, calibration, operation and modification of a variety of laboratory equipment as defined by appropriate guidelines.
+ Makes minor modifications and repairs to equipment as necessary.
+ Independently performs literature searches as outlined by the Principal Investigator.
+ Oversees lab inventory of supplies and equipment.
+ May provide guidance to junior research staff.
+ Adheres to internal controls established for department.
+ Performs related duties as required.
- Skills:
- + Animal Science/Care Surgery + Biological Assays + Quantitative Analysis + Qualitative Analysis + Data Analysis + Tabulation of Data + Equipment Calibration + Technical Writing Experience
- Working Environment:
- Standard laboratory environment.
- Salary Range:
- Commensurate with experience.
- Equal Employment Opportunity
- UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.
As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Compensation
Benefits
- Dental Insurance