Biocontainment Research Associate II, Animal Resource Center - Service Department - No Experience Required - University of Texas Medical Branch : Job Details

Minimum Qualifications

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

Job Summary

Conducts variety of routine and non-routine research assignments and experiments in a high containment facility including Biosafety Levels 3 or 4.

Job Duties

* Performs, coordinates, and conducts standard research experiments following general technical instructions.

* Performs functions of research projects utilizing bio-hazardous substances.

* Performs technical services such as tissue sampling, blood draws, anesthesia, and injections.

* Makes modifications to research techniques as required by investigator.

* Follows specific protocols.

* Conducts quality control measures for assigned project operations.

* Contributes to scientific analysis and projects.

* Orders and maintains lab inventory of supplies, animals, and equipment.

* Maintains records of all tests performed and data collected, compiles, and tabulates data, provides analysis of results, and engages in.

* Maintains knowledge of biohazard operations

Marginal or Periodic Functions

* Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.

* Performs related duties as required.

Salary Range

Actual salary commensurate with experience.

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm and as needed on occasion.

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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