Research Scientist I - Microbiology and Immunology **Galveston, Texas, United States** **New** Research Academic & Clinical UTMB Health Requisition # 2500381 **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:** Ph. D, M.D, D.O., or D.V.M in related field and no experience required. **JOB DESCRIPTION:** .Research Scientist I performs a variety of routine and non-routine research assignments and experiments and assists with lab maintenance responsibilities in a high containment facility including BioSafety Levels 3 or 4. **ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:** + Under general supervision, performs routine and non-routine research assignments and experiments of moderate complexity in experimental animal infections. + Plans, coordinates, provides setup and conducts standard research experiments following general technical instructions. + Prepares virus and antibody assays and conducts quantitative and qualitative analysis. + Makes modifications to research procedures as determined by Principal Investigator with a focus on animal techniques. + Maintains records of all tests performed and data collected and provides preliminary analysis of results. + Assists in the compilation and tabulation of data and analysis of final data. + Ensures the accurate assembly, calibration, operation and modification of a variety of laboratory equipment as defined by appropriate guidelines. + Maintains lab for animal and environmental safety compliance. + Complete ASL3, ABSL2 and ABSL3 training. + Maintains lab inventory of supplies and equipment. + Performs literature searches as outlined by the Principal Investigator. + May provide guidance to junior research staff. + Adheres to internal controls established for department. + Performs related duties as required. **PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:** + Animal Science/Care Surgery + Biological Assays + Quantitative Analysis + Qualitative Analysis + Data Analysis + Tabulation of Data + Equipment Calibration + Technical Writing Experience + Standard Laboratory Equipment **SALARY:** Actual salary 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