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Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in basic science or equivalent and 2 years of related experience or Master’s degree in basic science or equivalent and no experience required.Job Summary: Research Associate II performs a variety of routine and non-routine research assignments and experiments and assists with lab maintenance responsibilities.Job Duties:Under general supervision, performs routine and non-routine research assignments and experiments of moderate complexity.Plans, coordinates, provides setup and conducts standard research experiments following general technical instructions.Prepares biological assays and conducts quantitative and qualitative analysis.Makes modifications to research procedures as determined by Principal Investigator.Maintains records of all tests performed and data collected and provides preliminary analysis of results.Assists in the compilation and tabulation of data and analysis of final data.Ensures the accurate assembly, calibration, operation and modification of a variety of laboratory equipment as defined by appropriate guidelines.Maintains lab for animal and environmental safety compliance.Maintains lab inventory of supplies and equipment.Performs literature searches as outlined by the Principal Investigator.May provide guidance to junior research staff.Adheres to internal controls established for department.Performs related duties as required.Skills:Animal Science/Care SurgeryBiological AssaysQuantitative AnalysisQualitative AnalysisData AnalysisTabulation of DataEquipment CalibrationTechnical Writing ExperienceStandard Laboratory Equipment Proficiency in handling primary cells and maintaining immortalized cell linesWorking knowledge of molecular biology techniques and immunoassays, including immunofluorescence, Western blot and ELISA"Salary Range: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 Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Compensation

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