Senior Research Associate - Neurobiology

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in basic science or equivalent and 7 years related experience, or Master's degree in basic science or equivalent and 5 years related experience required.

Job Description:

The Senior Research Associate oversees the daily activities and work assignments of the research staff.

Job Duties:

• Oversees the daily activities and work assignments of research staff.
• May supervise junior staff.
• Plans, directs, and coordinates complex research experiments following general technical procedures.
• Works with the Principal Investigator to formulate research plans, coordinates project activities, and establishes appropriate reporting procedures.
• Contributes to scientific analysis and interpretation of projects.
• Establishes and maintains quality control measures for assigned project operations.
• Makes modifications to research procedures in collaboration with the Principal Investigator.
• Oversees the records of all tests performed, data collected, and reviews preliminary analysis of junior staff.
• Confers with Principal Investigator regarding results obtained and receives suggestions for modification to procedures and/or 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.
• Adheres to internal controls established for the department.
• Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Animal Science/Care Surgery
• Biological Assays
• Quantitative Analysis
• Qualitative Analysis
• Data Analysis
• Data Collection
• Equipment Calibration
• Laboratory Equipment maintenance
• Technical Writing Experience
• Standard office 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.