Research Scientist I, Pathology Research in Galveston, Texas at University of Texas Medical Branch

Job Description:

Conducts innovative scientific investigation by developing theories and devising scientific methods and procedures to apply scientific principles, theories and research in projects related to the mission of UTMB. Committed to the discovery of new innovative biomedical and health services knowledge leading to increasingly effective and accessible health care. Evaluates, selects, and applies standard scientific techniques and procedures while using judgment when necessary to adapt standard methods and techniques.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The successful candidate will evaluate, select, and apply standard scientific techniques and procedures while using judgment when necessary to adapt standard methods and techniques. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, obtaining and maintaining all necessary federal and institutional permits required for work with select agents, actively support the PI in conducting experimental work, analyzing data, and assisting with report and manuscript writing for various research projects, performing animal studies and cell culture work, providing assistance to students when requested by the PI and training new laboratory members as needed as well as ensuring adherence to laboratory protocols and safety standards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Ph. D, M.D, D.O., or D.V.M in related field and no experience required.

SALARY:
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.