Research Specialist for Innovation Lab - Military veterans preferred

Description:

Innovation lab at Texas Biomedical Research Institute, is looking to fill a Research Specialist position. The position will be focused on performing preclinical translational studies in collaboration with Industry partners. This is a full-time position is to increase the institute capacity for contract research.

The Role:

Research (75%)
•Plan and execute studies under the supervision of the Study Director/Principal Investigators.
•Plan and perform experiments handling a range of infectious agents (at BSL-3 and BSL-2) and in a variety of different animal models and human tissues.
•Plan and perform in-vitro and ex-vivo cell-based assays, including cell culture, plaque assays, ELISA, RT-PCR, flow cytometry, and molecular genetics techniques.
•Perform in vivo rodent research including infection, necropsy, and manipulations.
•Plan and perform isolation and manipulation of cells from human and Non-human primate tissues.
•Performs library research to find current and/or new trends/methods.
•Assist Study Director/Principal Investigators in preparing presentations and writing reports.

Administrative (20%)
•Responsible for assisting Study Director/Principal Investigators with the development of institutional regulatory compliance documents.
•Assist Study Director/Principal Investigators. with developing Scope of Work (SOW) documentation.
•Maintains study records relative to study design and execution.
•Responsible for assisting Study Director/Principal Investigators with development of study SOPs.

General Labs Maintenance (5%)
• Assist in the preparation of materials for testing.
• Ordering and maintaining supplies related to project work
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Our Ideal Candidate:
• Ph.D. degree in a biological/health science or an equivalent with 2 years of relevant experience (preferred).
• Master's degree in a biological/health science or an equivalent with 5 years or more experience
• Requires successful completion of a background check (required).

Preferred Research Skills:
• Laboratory experience: Competency and experience in BSL-3 work practices.
• Animals: Experience handling rodents (mice, hamsters), performing in vivo manipulations, and proficient in evaluation of mouse study endpoints, necropsy/harvesting organs techniques.
• Immunology: Experience in basic immunology techniques such as cell isolation and culture, ELISA; flow cytometry.
• Microbiology: Cultivation of viral and bacterial strains under BSL-3 conditions.
• Molecular Biology: Experience in basic molecular techniques such as DNA & RNA extraction from cells, performing polymerase chain reaction; qRT-PCR, & primer design.
• Software: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, GraphPad Prism, and/or others.

Potential Hazards:
•Working with BSL-3 designated pathogens, and possibly Select Agent pathogens.
•Working with human and animal tissues, including Non-human primate tissues.
•Participation in a medical monitoring and surveillance program is required.
•Safety training, equipment, clothing and supplies will be provided when required).

This is a full-time salaried (exempt) position. Texas business hours are Mondays through Fridays -8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Texas Biomed is committed to a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug screen is required].

To be considered for the position, send your 1) CV, 2) 3 professional references, and 3) a cover letter addressed to Dr. Viraj Kulkarni (vkulkarni@txbiomed.org) and Dr. Cory Hallam (challam@txbiomed.org) in addition to applying to his requisition.

Who We Are:
Texas Biomedical Research Institute is one of the world's leading independent biomedical research institutions dedicated to advancing global human health through innovative biomedical research. Texas Biomed aims to unravel the mysteries of infectious diseases through innovative thinking, creative problem solving and cutting edge technologies.

What we can offer you:
· Competitive pay
· 7% Employer-Funded retirement contribution starting day one
· Full insurance benefits
· Holidays, PTO and a paid week off in the last week of December

We are proud of our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging!

Texas Biomedical Research Institute provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

Requirements:

Texas Biomedical Research Institute provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

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