Research Associate III, Institute for Drug Discovery (Galveston)

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.

Job Description:

Conducts a 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.

Skills:

• Experience working with neuronal and/or renal cells.
• Proficiency in handling primary cells and maintaining immortalized cell lines.
• Working knowledge of molecular biology techniques and immunoassays, including immunofluorescence, Western blot and ELISA.
• Animal Science/Care Surgery.
• Biological Assays.
• Quantitative Analysis.
• Qualitative Analysis.
• Data Analysis.
• Tabulation of Data.
• Equipment Calibration.
• Technical Writing Experience.

Salary Range:

Commensurate with experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

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