Research Associate I Psychiatry/Behavioral Science (Galveston) Experience Psychiatry

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Qualifications:

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in fast-paced environment.

JOB DESRCPITION:

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.

SKILLS:

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

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