Biocontainment Research Associate II (Animal Resource Center-Service Department - Galveston)

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 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:

• 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

Marginal or Periodic Functions:
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:
Commensurate with experience

Equal Employment Opportunity

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