Research Associate I, Center Addiction Science Therapeutics

Galveston, Texas, United States

Research Academic & Clinical

UTMB Health

Requisition # 2401864

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Job Description

Performs varying standardized laboratory assignments and experiments.

Job Duties:

• Under direct supervision, the Research Associate performs standard research assignments involving cellular signaling assays and the testing of novel compounds using in vitro pharmacology methods.

• Sets up and conducts standard research experiments following detailed technical instructions.

• Prepares cells, biological assays and conducts basic quantitative and qualitative analyses.

• Maintains organized records of all tests performed and all data collected.

• Assists in the compilation and tabulation of data and provides preliminary analyses of results.

• Calibrates, operates and makes minor modifications to a variety of laboratory equipment as defined by appropriate guidelines.

• Adheres to internal controls established for the laboratory and pharmacological assays.

• Works closely with a senior scientist and the laboratory director to perform all experiments.

• Performs related duties on additional projects as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Biological Sciences or Chemistry or an equivalent STEM field is required. Prior experience of 1+ years in a research laboratory is preferred; however, the candidate will be trained and no prior experience is required.

Required Skills:

• Biological analysis of cellular signaling and the pharmacological responses to test compounds in cellular assays

• Quantitative analysis of drug receptor interactions

• Analysis and tabulation of experimental data

• Familiarity with standard laboratory equipment and micropipetting.

Preferred Skills:

• A background in Chemistry or Biochemistry is preferred for this position

• The ability to effectively work together as part of a research team is highly desired

• Basic computer skills including the use of Graphpad Prism, MS Excel and familiarity with basic computational analyses is preferred

Salary Range:

$39,120-$45,000; Commensurate with Experience

Schedule: 40 hours per week

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 VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Compensation