Research Associate I, Neurobiology (Onsite) at University of Texas Medical Branch – Galveston, Texas

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in basic science or equivalent and no experience required.

Job Summary:
Research Associate I performs varying standardized laboratory assignments and experiments.

Job Duties:

• Routine laboratory maintenance - including reagent preparation, inventory management, equipment upkeep, and adherence to safety and compliance standards. These tasks are necessary for maintaining a functional research environment and cannot be absorbed by current personnel without compromising productivity.
• Execution of specific experimental workflows directly tied to the aims of the R01 project. This includes assisting with sample preparation, running standardized assays, collecting and organizing data, and supporting reproducibility across experimental replicates.
• To perform biophysical analysis of protein structure, stability (e.g Thermal Shift Assay) and protein-protein interactions using standard biophysical tool in my lab.
• To work on optimizing protocols in bacteria (e.g. E. coli) mammalian cells (e.g. HEK 293T and C2C12 immortalized mouse) to ensure high efficiency and reproducibility.
• Adheres to internal controls established for department.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills:

• Good knowledge of basic biochemical techniques (e.g. western blots, protein expression and purification, immunocytochemistry, cloning protein expression vectors in bacteria and mammalian cells, quantification of protein functional properties using biophysical techniques)
• May provide guidance to junior research staff.
• It is important that the candidate to able to independently tackle common daily minor issues with lab instruments and keep them properly calibrated.
• The candidate should have good communication skills.

Salary Range:Actual salary commensurate with experience or range if discussed and approved by hiring authority.

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