Research Associate II, Center Addiction Science Therapeutics (Part-time)Galveston, Texas, United StatesNewResearch Academic & ClinicalUTMB HealthRequisition # 2401676Minimum 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:
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 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.
May provide guidance to junior research staff.
Adheres to internal controls established for department.
Performs related duties as required.
Preferred Qualifications:
A background in Pharmacy or Pharmacology is preferred for this position
Working knowledge and expertise with cell culture
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
Preferred Education/Experience:Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacy or Pharmacology with 2 years of prior research experience required.Preferred Skills:
Biological analysis of cellular signaling and the 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.
Salary Range:Commensurate with experience.Work Schedule:Partial, 20 hours per weekEQUAL 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