Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in basic science or equivalent and 7 years related experience, or Master's degree in basic science or equivalent and 5 years related experience required.
Job Description:
The Senior Research Associate oversees the daily activities and work assignments of the research staff.
Job Duties:
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Oversees the daily activities and work assignments of research staff.
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May supervise junior staff.
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Plans, directs, and coordinates complex research experiments following general technical procedures.
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Works with the Principal Investigator to formulate research plans, coordinates project activities, and establishes appropriate reporting procedures.
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Contributes to scientific analysis and interpretation of projects.
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Establishes and maintains quality control measures for assigned project operations.
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Makes modifications to research procedures in collaboration with the Principal Investigator.
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Oversees the records of all tests performed, data collected, and reviews preliminary analysis of junior staff.
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Confers with Principal Investigator regarding results obtained and receives suggestions for modification to procedures and/or interpretation 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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Makes minor modifications and repairs to equipment as necessary.
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Adheres to internal controls established for the department.
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Performs related duties as required.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
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Animal Science/Care Surgery
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Biological Assays
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Quantitative Analysis
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Qualitative Analysis
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Data Analysis
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Data Collection
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Equipment Calibration
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Laboratory Equipment maintenance
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Technical Writing Experience
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Standard office equipment
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.
