Senior Research Associate - Neurobiology

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) • Galveston, TX

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About The Position

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

Requirements

• 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.
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level