Research Associate II, Internal Medicine Infectious Disease
Galveston, Texas, United States
New
Research Academic & Clinical
UTMB Health
Requisition
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in basic science or equivalent and 2 years of related experience or Master's degree in basic science or equivalent and no experience required.
Job Summary:
Performs a variety of routine and non-routine research assignments and experiments and assists with lab maintenance responsibilities.
Job Duties:
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Under general supervision, performs routine and non-routine research assignments and experiments of moderate complexity.
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Plans, coordinates, provides setup and conducts standard research experiments following general technical instructions.
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Prepares biological assays and conducts quantitative and qualitative analysis.
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Makes modifications to research procedures as determined by Principal Investigator.
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Maintains records of all tests performed and data collected and provides preliminary analysis of results.
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Assists in the compilation and tabulation of data and analysis of final data.
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Ensures the accurate assembly, calibration, operation and modification of a variety of laboratory equipment as defined by appropriate guidelines.
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Maintains lab for animal and environmental safety compliance.
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Maintains lab inventory of supplies and equipment.
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Performs literature searches as outlined by the Principal Investigator.
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May provide guidance to junior research staff.
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Adheres to internal controls established for department.
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Performs related duties as required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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Public health quantitative data analysis
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Microbiological analysis
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Veterinary large animal work
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Experience drafting PowerPoint presentation
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Experience science writing
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Experience working with multidisciplinary research teams on infectious disease projects.
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Skilled in planning and conducting infectious disease research domestically and internationally.
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Trained in conducting complex bioaerosol and virologic research.
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Proficient in organizing and managing research data.
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Capable of contributing to scientific analysis and generating research documents.
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Experience in scientific writing and presentation, with fluency in Spanish.
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Ability to perform minor equipment repairs and modifications.
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Experienced in supervising staff and adhering to departmental protocols.
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Adept at formulating research proposals and ethical review documents.
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Willing to take on related duties and adapt to changing research environments.
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 VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Compensation