Research Associate I (Psychiatry/Behavioral Science - Galveston)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in basic science or equivalent; no experience required.

Preferred skills:

• Experience in Behavioral Science or research or related field
• Experience working with ethnically/culturally diverse group
• Function well as part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal skills and willingness/ability to engage openly and effectively with youth.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities in fast-paced environment

Job Description:

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.

Preferred skills:

• Experience in Behavioral Science or research or related field
• Experience working with ethnically/culturally diverse group
• Function well as part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal skills and willingness/ability to engage openly and effectively with youth.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities in fast-paced environment

Skills:

• Biological Analysis
• Quantitative Analysis
• Qualitative Analysis
• Tabulation of Data
• Equipment Calibration
• Standard Laboratory Equipment

Working Environment:

Standard laboratory environment

Salary Range:

Commensurate with experience

Equal Employment Opportunity

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Compensation