Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in basic science or equivalent and 2 years of related experience or Master’s degree in basic science or related field and no experience required. 

 

Job Summary

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

 

Job Duties

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 

Marginal or Periodic Functions

Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.  Performs related duties as required. 

 

Salary Range
Actual salary commensurate with experience.

 

Work Schedule
Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm and as needed on occasion.

 

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