Research Associate II, Anesthesiology

Research Associate II, Anesthesiology

Galveston, Texas, United States

Research Academic & Clinical

UTMB Health

Requisition # 2401475

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in basic science or equivalent and 2 years of related experience or Master's degree in basic science or equivalent and no experience required.

Job Summary:

Performs a variety of routine and non-routine research assignments and experiments and assists with lab maintenance responsibilities.

Job Duties:

Critical duties consist of data collection and carrying out research protocols, consisting of:

• Surgical preparation and post-surgical care of experimental rats and mice.

• Behavioral assessments of experimental rats and mice

• Operate, calibrate & troubleshoot surgical and non-surgical equipment.

• Sample collection of biological fluids, up to BSL2 level

• Perform tissue collection at necropsy.

Other routine duties will consist of the following

• Plan, coordinate and direct moderately complex research experiments following general technical procedures.

• Establish and oversee quality control measures for assigned project operations.

• Maintain records of all tests performed and data collected, compiles and tabulates data, provides analysis of results.

• Assist in tabulation of data and analysis of results.

• Ensure the accurate assembly, calibration, operation, and modification of laboratory equipment according to guidelines.

• Maintain lab for animal and environmental safety compliance.

• Adhere to internal controls established for the department.

• Performs other duties as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience in a research setting, prior animal experience. Prior BSL2 experience. Experience in working with good laboratory practice, tabulating, interpreting, and analyzing data.

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

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