Staff Associate Of Research jobs at UTMB HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS

The Research Scientist will lead research and development focused on digital twin modeling for brain health and health trajectory prediction within the Moody Brain Health Institute. This role involves designing, implementing, and validating computational models that simulate individual brain and health states across the lifespan. The scientist will integrate multi-modal patient data, including neuroimaging, electrophysiology, genomics, digital biomarkers, and electronic health records (EHRs), to create predictive digital twins capable of informing early diagnosis, personalized interventions, and resilience modeling. The position combines data science, neuroscience, and translational health research to advance precision brain health. They will also contribute to development of grant proposals, and scholarly publications. **ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:** + Execute the core's research initiatives, advancing key projects and objectives. + Design and implement predictive models based on patient data to support research and clinical applications. + Lead the development of virtual patient models to advance personalized medicine and data-driven research. + Develop comprehensive data extraction strategies for Electronic Health Record (EHR) data, ensuring efficient and accurate analysis. + Integrate multi-scale data sources such as neuroimaging, omics, cognitive, behavioral, and EHR data to build comprehensive individual-level representations. + Present research findings and core activities at both internal and external conferences, symposia, and workshops. + Support grant applications and publications, highlighting innovations in digital twin technologies for brain health. + Contribute to infrastructure planning, including computing resources, secure data management, and AI model governance. + Partner with the core director to plan resources and training for the development of AI tools and technologies. **KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES** + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a high degree of professionalism. + Experience with high-throughput data analysis. + Proficiency in AI, deep learning, and data fusion techniques for multimodal health data. + Familiarity with federated or privacy-preserving learning for healthcare applications. + Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to convey complex bioinformatics concepts to non-experts. + Strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to problem resolution. + Excellent decision-making skills. **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:** + PhD in Bioinformatics, Data Science, Biomedical Informatics, or a related biomedical field. + Proven experience in Artificial Intelligence and/or statistical modeling, + Familiarity with EHR data extraction, and analysis. + Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams. **PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:** + Experience in working with AI and machine learning models, particularly in the biomedical context. + Experience in digital twin frameworks, personalized modeling, or health trajectory prediction. + Proven ability to lead collaborative, data-driven projects across disciplines. + Prior involvement in leading or managing research projects. **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 Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Compensation

Performs varying standardized laboratory assignments and experiments. Under direct supervision, performs standard research assignments involving a series of related operations. Sets up and conducts standard research experiments following detailed technical instructions. Prepares biological assays and conducts basic quantitative and qualitative analysis. Maintains records of all tests performed and data collected. Assists in the compilation and tabulation of data and provides preliminary analysis. Assembles, calibrates, operates and makes minor modifications to a variety of laboratory equipment as defined by appropriate guidelines. • Adheres to internal controls established for department. Performs related duties as required. Skills\: Biological Analysis Quantitative Analysis Qualitative Analysis Tabulation of Data Equipment Calibration Standard Laboratory 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.

Conducts innovative scientific investigation by developing theories and devising scientific methods and procedures to apply scientific principles, theories and research in projects related to the mission of UTMB. Committed to the discovery of new innovative biomedical and health services knowledge leading to increasingly effective and accessible health care. Evaluates, selects, and applies standard scientific techniques and procedures while using judgment when necessary to adapt standard methods and techniques. **ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:** - Establishes research objectives and methodology and designs procedures requiring a highly developed technical skill. - Conducts research projects and performs analysis and interpretation of data. - Defines problems and possible solutions as dictated by the research project. - Complies, writes, and effectively communicates project results to the principal investigator. - Supervises and provides technical direction to the work of research staff and oversees execution of assigned tasks. - May submit training grants as Principle Investigator (PI), provided they have a faculty mentor. - May publish and present research as author and co-author. - May lead or train Classified Research Staff and Post Doctoral Fellows. - Designs, develops, and maintains equipment used in experiments or research to obtain desired results. - May submit equipment, renovation, or other facility/core enhancement grants as the PI. - Reviews scientific literature. - Identifies appropriate internal controls for department. **_MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:_** _Ph. D, M.D, D.O., or D.V.M in related field and no experience required._ **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 Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Compensation

**Galveston, Texas, United States** Research Academic & Clinical UTMB Health Requisition # 2500940 **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:** Ph.D. and/or MD, DVM. 1 - 3 years of experience conducting regulated studies. 7+ years of experience in infectious diseases research with viral or bacterial pathogens, including animal studies. Good Laboratory Practice training. BSL3 and/or BSL4 laboratory training. Experience with qualitative data collection and analysis including mixed method approaches. Able to obtain clearance for work with Tier 1 Select Agents and be registered as a Principal Investigator under the US Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP). **JOB SUMMARY** **Function** : The Regulatory Scientist II will be assigned as a Study Director, as defined by the U.S. FDA Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) regulations (21CFR58), and will serve as the single point of study control with overall responsibility for the scientific, technical and regulatory conduct of studies as well as for the interpretation, documentation and reporting of results. The Regulatory Scientist II works in conjunction with the Scientific Director for the Institutional Office of Regulated Nonclinical Studies (ORNcS), study sponsors and/or funding agencies to design and execute regulated nonclinical studies compliant with the U.S. FDA GLP regulations or under quality systems that utilize the US FDA GLP regulations as a reference standard. The Regulatory Scientist II may also function as a Principal Investigator for extramurally funded research programs and be expected to manage complex programs with multiple studies. **ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:** + Conduct innovative scientific investigations by developing theories and devising scientific methods and procedures to apply scientific principles, theories, and research in projects related to the mission of UTMB. Participate in the discovery of new innovative biomedical and health services knowledge leading to increasingly effective and accessible health care for the citizens of Texas. + Manage computational laboratory operations, including staff development and adherence to applicable policies, laws, and regulations. + Establishes research objectives and methodology, designs procedures, conducts research projects, analyzes, and interprets results. + Preparation and publication of manuscripts in peer review journals. + Ensures proper training of Research staff, Pre and Post-Doctoral Fellows. + Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure + Algorithm development and performance optimization + Big data analytics + Data engineering + Statistical analysis + Data visualization + Data mining and machine learning + Network analysis + Ability to manage research projects with minimal supervision + Bioinformatics tools and databases + Writing and presentation skills + Problem solving and creativity **USEFUL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE WITH:** + Cell culture + Molecular biology **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 Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities._** Compensation

Conducts innovative scientific investigation by developing theories and devising scientific methods and procedures to apply scientific principles, theories and research in projects related to the mission of UTMB. Committed to the discovery of new innovative biomedical and health services knowledge leading to increasingly effective and accessible health care. Evaluates, selects, and applies standard scientific techniques and procedures while using judgment when necessary to adapt standard methods and techniques. **ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:** The successful candidate will evaluate, select, and apply standard scientific techniques and procedures while using judgment when necessary to adapt standard methods and techniques. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, obtaining and maintaining all necessary federal and institutional permits required for work with select agents, actively support the PI in conducting experimental work, analyzing data, and assisting with report and manuscript writing for various research projects, performing animal studies and cell culture work, providing assistance to students when requested by the PI and training new laboratory members as needed as well as ensuring adherence to laboratory protocols and safety standards. **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:** Ph. D, M.D, D.O., or D.V.M in related field and no experience required. **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

**Galveston, Texas, United States** **New** Research Academic & Clinical UTMB Health Requisition # 2503121 **Minimum Qualifications:** Associate's degree in basic science or equivalent; 1 year related experience. **Job Description:** To provide technical skills in performing laboratory experiments and procedures. **Job Duties:** + Under direct supervision, performs routine, detailed technical laboratory tasks as prescribed by the assigned experiment. + Prepares a variety of chemicals, solutions, and reagents based on defined laboratory procedures. + Assist PI with sample processing, including RNA and protein quantification + Assembles and operates laboratory apparatus and equipment as defined by appropriate guidelines. + Assist with animal studies. + Maintain all data generated in a laboratory notebook, analyze data through a variety of computer programs (Excel, Prism, FlowJo), and participate in weekly lab meetings + Assists with the preparation of laboratory reports using scientific data from experiments. + Cleans equipment and work areas. + Adheres to internal controls established for the department. + Performs related duties as required. **Skills:** + Data Collection, image analysis. + Standard Laboratory 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. Compensation

**Galveston, Texas, United States** Research Academic & Clinical UTMB Health Requisition # 2506234 **Minimum Qualifications:** Associate's degree in basic science or equivalent; 1 year related experience. **Job Description:** To provide technical skills in performing laboratory experiments and procedures. **Job Duties:** The Research Technician will maintain, breed, and genotype mouse colonies, receive and organize reagents and supplies, prepare lab reagents, assist lab members and the Principal Investigator (PI) with experimentation and support lab paperwork and inspections. Work will be conducted in the PI's laboratory (Building 21, Rooms 4.600, 4.602, and 4.604) as well as in shared laboratory spaces (Building 21, Rooms 4.500, 4.502, 4.506A, and 4.506D). **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. Compensation

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. Minimum Qualifications: Associate's degree in basic science or equivalent; 1 year related experience. Job Description\: To provide technical skills in performing laboratory experiments and procedures. Job Duties: Under direct supervision, performs routine, detailed technical laboratory tasks as prescribed by the assigned experiment. Prepares a variety of chemicals, solutions, and reagents based on defined laboratory procedures. Assists in performing routine chemical and/or biological analyses. Assembles and operates laboratory apparatus and equipment as defined by appropriate guidelines. Conducts routine experiments under direct supervision. Assists with the preparation of laboratory reports using scientific data from experiments. Cleans equipment and work areas. Adheres to internal controls established for department. Performs related duties as required. SKILLS: Data Collection Standard Laboratory Equipment WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Standard laboratory environment Salary Range: Actual salary commensurate with experience or range if discussed and approved by hiring authority.

Minimum Qualifications: Associate's degree in basic science or equivalent; 1 year related experience. Job Description\: To provide technical skills in performing laboratory experiments and procedures. Job Duties: Under direct supervision, performs routine, detailed technical laboratory tasks as prescribed by the assigned experiment. Prepares a variety of chemicals, solutions, and reagents based on defined laboratory procedures. Assist PI with sample processing, including RNA and protein quantification Assembles and operates laboratory apparatus and equipment as defined by appropriate guidelines. Assist with animal studies. Maintain all data generated in a laboratory notebook, analyze data through a variety of computer programs (Excel, Prism, FlowJo), and participate in weekly lab meetings Assists with the preparation of laboratory reports using scientific data from experiments. Cleans equipment and work areas. Adheres to internal controls established for the department. Performs related duties as required. Skills\: Data Collection, image analysis. Standard Laboratory 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.

Minimum Qualifications: Associate's degree in basic science or equivalent; 1 year related experience. Job Description\: To provide technical skills in performing laboratory experiments and procedures. Job Duties: The Research Technician will maintain, breed, and genotype mouse colonies, receive and organize reagents and supplies, prepare lab reagents, assist lab members and the Principal Investigator (PI) with experimentation and support lab paperwork and inspections. Work will be conducted in the PI's laboratory (Building 21, Rooms 4.600, 4.602, and 4.604) as well as in shared laboratory spaces (Building 21, Rooms 4.500, 4.502, 4.506A, and 4.506D). 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.

**Galveston, Texas, United States** **Hot** Research Academic & Clinical UTMB Health Requisition # 2500379 **REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:** 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. **PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:** Extensive research background in RNA biology, virology, and molecular biology. Familiar with the primary cell cultures including human stem cell differentiation to destinated cells and organoid. The group is particularly interested in candidates with research background on virus infection as a risk factor for neurodegenerative diseases. **JOB SUMMARY:** Research Associate III conducts variety of non-routine research assignments and experiments. **MAJOR DUTIES / CRITICAL TASKS:** + Conducting routine and advanced research tasks such as virus titer assays, ELISA, RNA extraction, qRT-PCR, and 3D tissue culture. + Planning, coordinating, setting up, and performing standard research experiments using clinical samples. + Plans, coordinates and directs moderately complex research experiments following general technical procedures. + Establishes and oversees quality control measures for assigned project operations. + Makes modification to research procedures as determined by Principal Investigator. + Contributes to scientific analysis and interpretation of projects. + Maintains records of all tests performed and data collected, compiles and tabulates data, provides analysis of results. + Confers with lab staff regarding results obtained and receives suggestions for modification to procedures and interpretation of final data. + Ensures the accurate assembly, calibration, operation and modification of a variety of laboratory equipment as defined by appropriate guidelines. + Makes minor modifications and repairs to equipment as necessary. + Independently performs literature searches as outlined by the Principal Investigator. + Oversees lab inventory of supplies and equipment. + May provide guidance to junior research staff. + Adheres to internal controls established for department. + Performs related duties as required. **SKILLS:** + Animal Science/Care Surgery + Biological Assays + Quantitative Analysis + Qualitative Analysis + Data Analysis + Tabulation of Data + Equipment Calibration + Technical Writing Experience **WORKING ENVIRONMENT:** Standard laboratory environment. **Salary Range:** Actual salary commensurate with experience or range if discussed and approved by hiring authority. **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. Compensation

**Galveston, Texas, United States** Research Academic & Clinical UTMB Health Requisition # 2506228 **Minimum Qualifications:** Bachelor's degree in basic science or equivalent and no experience required. **Preferred Qualifications:** + Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related discipline. + Proven hands-on experience in bacterial expression systems, protein purification, and biochemical assays. + Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills. + Prior experience with laboratory management, data organization, or mentoring is highly desirable. + Seeking Protein Biochemistry and Chemical Biology set up that includes in vitro work. + If you are interested in joining the Molecular Diagnostics and Drug Discovery (MD3) Lab, please submit the following:·An academic CV·A cover letter highlighting your fit for the position and motivation to join the lab·Contact details for two individuals who can provide references **Job Summary:** Research Associate I performs varying standardized laboratory assignments and experiments. **Job Duties:** + Under direct supervision, performs standard research assignments involving a series of related operations. + Sets up and conducts standard research experiments following detailed technical instructions. + Prepares biological assays and conducts basic quantitative and qualitative analysis. + Maintains records of all tests performed and data collected. + Assists in the compilation and tabulation of data and provides preliminary analysis. + Assembles, calibrates, operates and makes minor modifications to a variety of laboratory equipment as defined by appropriate guidelines. + Adheres to internal controls established for department. + Performs related duties as required. **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. Compensation

**Galveston, Texas, United States** Research Academic & Clinical UTMB Health Requisition # 2505123 **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. **Preferred:** Licensed Vet Tech (and/or bachelor's degree in basic science) with ABSL-3 and/or ABSL-4 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. **ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS** + Team lead for technical staff and coordinate teamwork load for maximum effectiveness. + Provides and oversees daily husbandry care, including feeding, sanitation, and enrichment for multiple small and large species in a high-containment environment + Ensure all federal, state, and local regulatory statutes, including facility SOPs, are followed regarding human-animal care and use. + Assist in developing and providing training for any special techniques necessary to support the research program and mission. + Performs veterinary technical services such as tissue sampling, blood draws, anesthesia, and injections on multiple laboratory animal species per protocol. + Assists principal investigator(s) and/or veterinarian(s) in preparation and conduct of technical/surgical procedure(s) in a high containment environment. + Maintains knowledge of biohazard and containment operations. + Monitor overall facility operations, including all security, safety, and maintenance standards for a high containment facility. + Maintains all animal and non-animal records and documents, including all paper and digital forms. + Possesses knowledge of current surgical techniques, instruments, and their functions. + Provides general technical assistance to animal care and research staff. + Maintains professional and collegial interpersonal skills with peers, subordinates, and superiors. + Adheres to internal controls established for the department. **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:** 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. Compensation

**Galveston, Texas, United States** Research Academic & Clinical UTMB Health Requisition # 2506306 **Minimum Qualifications:** Bachelor's degree in basic science or equivalent and no experience required. **Preferred Qualifications:** More than two years of experience maintaining mammalian cell cultures is highly preferred. More than two years of experience performing plaque assays, virus neutralization assays, and ELISAs is highly preferred. More than two years of experience working with viruses in BSL-3 or BSL-4 is preferred. The ideal candidate would have a DOJ clearance and more than two years of BSL-3 or BSL-4 experience working with cell cultures, viruses, and laboratory animals. Proficient in molecular biology techniques (PCR, cloning, serological assays, flow cytometry). **Job Summary:** Research Associate I performs varying standardized laboratory assignments and experiments. **Job Duties:** + Under direct supervision, performs standard research assignments involving a series of related operations. + Sets up and conducts standard research experiments following detailed technical instructions. + Prepares biological assays and conducts basic quantitative and qualitative analysis. + Maintains records of all tests performed and data collected. + Assists in the compilation and tabulation of data and provides preliminary analysis. + Assembles, calibrates, operates and makes minor modifications to a variety of laboratory equipment as defined by appropriate guidelines. + Adheres to internal controls established for department. + Performs related duties as required. **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. Compensation

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. REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE: 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. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Extensive research background in RNA biology, virology, and molecular biology. Familiar with the primary cell cultures including human stem cell differentiation to destinated cells and organoid. The group is particularly interested in candidates with research background on virus infection as a risk factor for neurodegenerative diseases. JOB SUMMARY: Research Associate III conducts variety of non-routine research assignments and experiments. MAJOR DUTIES / CRITICAL TASKS: Conducting routine and advanced research tasks such as virus titer assays, ELISA, RNA extraction, qRT-PCR, and 3D tissue culture. Planning, coordinating, setting up, and performing standard research experiments using clinical samples. Plans, coordinates and directs moderately complex research experiments following general technical procedures. Establishes and oversees quality control measures for assigned project operations. Makes modification to research procedures as determined by Principal Investigator. Contributes to scientific analysis and interpretation of projects. Maintains records of all tests performed and data collected, compiles and tabulates data, provides analysis of results. Confers with lab staff regarding results obtained and receives suggestions for modification to procedures and interpretation of final data. Ensures the accurate assembly, calibration, operation and modification of a variety of laboratory equipment as defined by appropriate guidelines. Makes minor modifications and repairs to equipment as necessary. Independently performs literature searches as outlined by the Principal Investigator. Oversees lab inventory of supplies and equipment. May provide guidance to junior research staff. Adheres to internal controls established for department. Performs related duties as required. SKILLS: Animal Science/Care Surgery Biological Assays Quantitative Analysis Qualitative Analysis Data Analysis Tabulation of Data Equipment Calibration Technical Writing Experience WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Standard laboratory environment. Salary Range: Actual salary commensurate with experience or range if discussed and approved by hiring authority.

Minimum Qualifications\: Bachelor's degree in basic science or equivalent and 2 years of related experience or Master's degree in basic science or equivalent and no experience required. Preferred Qualifications\: More than two years of experience maintaining mammalian cell cultures is highly preferred. More than two years of experience performing plaque assays, virus neutralization assays, and ELISAs is highly preferred. More than two years of experience working with viruses in BSL-3 or BSL-4 is preferred. The ideal candidate would have a DOJ clearance and more than two years of BSL-3 or BSL-4 experience working with cell cultures, viruses, and laboratory animals. Proficient in molecular biology techniques (PCR, cloning, serological assays, flow cytometry). Job Summary\: Research Associate II performs a variety of routine and non-routine research assignments and experiments and assists with lab maintenance responsibilities. Job Duties: Under general supervision, performs routine and non-routine research assignments and experiments of moderate complexity. Plans, coordinates, provides setup and conducts standard research experiments following general technical instructions. Prepares biological assays and conducts quantitative and qualitative analysis. Makes modifications to research procedures as determined by Principal Investigator. 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. 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. 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.

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. Minimum Qualifications\: Bachelor's degree in basic science or equivalent and no experience required. Preferred Qualifications\: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related discipline. Proven hands-on experience in bacterial expression systems, protein purification, and biochemical assays. Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills. Prior experience with laboratory management, data organization, or mentoring is highly desirable. Seeking Protein Biochemistry and Chemical Biology set up that includes in vitro work. If you are interested in joining the Molecular Diagnostics and Drug Discovery (MD3) Lab, please submit the following: · An academic CV · A cover letter highlighting your fit for the position and motivation to join the lab · Contact details for two individuals who can provide references Job Summary\: Research Associate I performs varying standardized laboratory assignments and experiments. Job Duties: Under direct supervision, performs standard research assignments involving a series of related operations. Sets up and conducts standard research experiments following detailed technical instructions. Prepares biological assays and conducts basic quantitative and qualitative analysis. Maintains records of all tests performed and data collected. Assists in the compilation and tabulation of data and provides preliminary analysis. Assembles, calibrates, operates and makes minor modifications to a variety of laboratory equipment as defined by appropriate guidelines. Adheres to internal controls established for department. Performs related duties as required. Salary Range: Commensurate with experience.

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. Preferred: Licensed Vet Tech (and/or bachelor's degree in basic science) with ABSL-3 and/or ABSL-4 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. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Team lead for technical staff and coordinate teamwork load for maximum effectiveness. Provides and oversees daily husbandry care, including feeding, sanitation, and enrichment for multiple small and large species in a high-containment environment Ensure all federal, state, and local regulatory statutes, including facility SOPs, are followed regarding human-animal care and use. Assist in developing and providing training for any special techniques necessary to support the research program and mission. Performs veterinary technical services such as tissue sampling, blood draws, anesthesia, and injections on multiple laboratory animal species per protocol. Assists principal investigator(s) and/or veterinarian(s) in preparation and conduct of technical/surgical procedure(s) in a high containment environment. Maintains knowledge of biohazard and containment operations. Monitor overall facility operations, including all security, safety, and maintenance standards for a high containment facility. Maintains all animal and non-animal records and documents, including all paper and digital forms. Possesses knowledge of current surgical techniques, instruments, and their functions. Provides general technical assistance to animal care and research staff. Maintains professional and collegial interpersonal skills with peers, subordinates, and superiors. Adheres to internal controls established for the department. 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: 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.

**Galveston, Texas, United States** Research Academic & Clinical UTMB Health Requisition # 2506316 **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. **Preferred Qualifications:** More than two years of experience maintaining mammalian cell cultures is highly preferred. More than two years of experience performing plaque assays, virus neutralization assays, and ELISAs is highly preferred. More than two years of experience working with viruses in BSL-3 or BSL-4 is preferred. The ideal candidate would have a DOJ clearance and more than two years of BSL-3 or BSL-4 experience working with cell cultures, viruses, and laboratory animals. Proficient in molecular biology techniques (PCR, cloning, serological assays, flow cytometry). **Job Summary:** Research Associate III conducts variety of non-routine research assignments and experiments. **Job Duties:** + Plans, coordinates and directs moderately complex research experiments following general technical procedures. + Establishes and oversees quality control measures for assigned project operations. + Makes modification to research procedures as determined by Principal Investigator. + Contributes to scientific analysis and interpretation of projects. + Maintains records of all tests performed and data collected, compiles and tabulates data, provides analysis of results. + Confers with lab staff regarding results obtained and receives suggestions for modification to procedures and interpretation of final data. + Ensures the accurate assembly, calibration, operation and modification of a variety of laboratory equipment as defined by appropriate guidelines. + Makes minor modifications and repairs to equipment as necessary. + Independently performs literature searches as outlined by the Principal Investigator. + Oversees lab inventory of supplies and equipment. + May provide guidance to junior research staff. + Adheres to internal controls established for department. + Performs related duties as required. **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. Compensation