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.
Job Description:
Conducts a variety of non-routine research assignments and experiments.
Job Duties:
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Plans, coordinates and directs moderately complex research experiments following general technical procedures.
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Establishes and oversees quality control measures for assigned project operations.
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Makes modification to research procedures as determined by Principal Investigator.
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Contributes to scientific analysis and interpretation of projects.
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Maintains records of all tests performed and data collected, compiles and tabulates data, provides analysis of results.
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Confers with lab staff regarding results obtained and receives suggestions for modification to procedures and 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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Independently performs literature searches as outlined by the Principal Investigator.
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Oversees lab inventory of supplies and equipment.
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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.
Skills:
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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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Tabulation of Data
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Equipment Calibration
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Technical Writing Experience
Salary Range:
Commensurate with experience. Salary $55,000.
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.
