Biocontainment (Onsite)Research Associate II, Institute for Human Infections
The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, United States, 77554
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in basic science or equivalent and 2 years of related experience or Masters degree in basic science or related field and no experience required.
Job Description 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.
Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
Performs related duties as required.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in animal or arthropod vector research at biosafety level 3
Experience training laboratory personnel at Biosafety level 3
Working Environment / Equipment Standard laboratory and office equipment. High containment animal facility environment. Pregnancy may become a safety factor in some laboratory animal science duties. Potential exposure to radiation and biohazards. Requires completion of appropriate vaccinations.
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 Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Primary Location United States-Texas-Galveston
Work Locations 0610 - GNL Bldg
Job Research Academic & Clinical
Organization UTMB Health
Employee Status Non-Manager
Job Level Day Shift
Shift Standard
Job Posting Feb 6, 2026, 9:23:07 AM
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Job Description 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.
Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
Performs related duties as required.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in animal or arthropod vector research at biosafety level 3
Experience training laboratory personnel at Biosafety level 3
Working Environment / Equipment Standard laboratory and office equipment. High containment animal facility environment. Pregnancy may become a safety factor in some laboratory animal science duties. Potential exposure to radiation and biohazards. Requires completion of appropriate vaccinations.
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 Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Primary Location United States-Texas-Galveston
Work Locations 0610 - GNL Bldg
Job Research Academic & Clinical
Organization UTMB Health
Employee Status Non-Manager
Job Level Day Shift
Shift Standard
Job Posting Feb 6, 2026, 9:23:07 AM
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