Research Associate I (Neurobiology - Galveston) **Galveston, Texas, United States** **New** Research Academic & Clinical UTMB Health Requisition # 2406068 **Minimum Qualifications:** Bachelor's degree in basic science or equivalent; no experience required. **Preferred Work Experience/Skills** · Strong communication skills, and basic managing skills · Good with computer software · Strong writing skills, be able to handle scientific reports, protocols, paper publications and grant budgeting plan et al. · Prefer to have some big data analysis experiences **Job Description:** Performs varying standardized laboratory assignments and experiments. **Job Duties:** + Under direct supervision, performs standard research assignments involving a series of related operations. + Sets up and conducts standard research experiments following detailed technical instructions. + Prepares biological assays and conducts basic quantitative and qualitative analysis. + Maintains records of all tests performed and data collected. + Assists in the compilation and tabulation of data and provides preliminary analysis. + Assembles, calibrates, operates and makes minor modifications to a variety of laboratory equipment as defined by appropriate guidelines. + Adheres to internal controls established for department. + Performs related duties as required. **Key responsibilities** + Manage projects in the lab, including personnel, protocols, budgeting, purchase order, timeline, and progress reporting and final report. + Be able to perform basic research lab routine techniques, such as cryostat, immunohistochemistry, western blotting and cell culture et al. + Data management and archive + Imaging analysis + Statistical analysis + Purchase order and inventory + Management of instruments and shared facilities + Participate in grant and publication preparation + Coordinate inter-lab research collaborations **SKILLS:**  Biological Analysis  Quantitative Analysis  Qualitative Analysis  Tabulation of Data  Equipment Calibration  Standard Laboratory Equipment Department Marketing Statement This position supervises and coordinates the activities of personnel engaged in research and experimental testing. Maintains lab operations. May investigate complaints regarding lab services, equipment, and/or capabilities. Possesses, understands, and applies a comprehensive knowledge in area of specialization. Understands and uses effective management techniques. Duties involve: Manages the operation of a research. WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Standard laboratory environment. OTHER: Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification, may render this position security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215, Texas Education Code. ANY QUALIFICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED AS EQUIVALENTS IN LIEU OF STATED MINIMUMS REQUIRE THE PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER. THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION UNIVERSITY **Salary Range** **:** **Actual** **salary** **commensurate** **with experience or range if discussed and approved by hiring authority.** **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. Compensation