Biocontainment (Onsite) Research Associate II, Institute for Human Infections at University of Texas Medical Branch – Galveston, Texas

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in basic science or equivalent and 2 years of related experience or Masters degree in basic science or related field and no experience required.
  
  Preferred Qualifications:
  
  BSL-3 research experience.

Job Description:
Conducts variety of routine and non-routine research assignments and experiments in a high containment facility including Biosafety Levels 3 or 4.

Job Duties:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Training of scientists in biocontainment research.
• Performs, coordinates, and conducts standard research experiments following general technical instructions.
• Performs functions of research projects utilizing bio-hazardous substances.
• Performs technical services such as tissue sampling, blood draws, anesthesia, and injections.
• Makes modifications to research techniques as required by investigator.
• Follows specific protocols.
• Conducts quality control measures for assigned project operations.
• Contributes to scientific analysis and projects.
• Orders and maintains lab inventory of supplies, animals, and equipment.
• Maintains records of all tests performed and data collected, compiles, and tabulates data, provides analysis of results, and engages in.
• Maintains knowledge of biohazard operations.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
• Performs related duties as required.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/EQUIPMENT

Standard laboratory and office equipment.

High containment animal facility environment. Pregnancy may become a safety factor in some laboratory animal science duties. Potential exposure to radiation and biohazards. Requires completion of appropriate vaccinations.

Salary Range:Actual salary commensurate with experience or range if discussed and approved by hiring authority.

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