Research Assistant - Military veterans preferred

Description:

Texas Biomedical Research Institute in San Antonio, TX, is searching for an enthusiastic, organized, and skilled full-time Research Assistant.

The Role:

• Performs scientific research tasks.
• Sets up and operates equipment as required by research tasks.
• Plans, schedules, and coordinates research activities.
• Evaluates, selects, and applies standard scientific techniques.
• Participates in quality control activities as required
• Prepares project reports, data summaries or other study related documents.
• Evaluates, selects, and applies standard scientific techniques.
• Generates, records and compiles research data adhering to institutional quality standards
• Function as part of a Team contributing to lab activities as required
• Perform studies at BSL3 and BSL4 biocontainment laboratories.

Our Ideal Candidate:

· Requires Bachelor's Degree with major course work relevant to field of assignment with at least two years of relevant experience.

· Experience in handling a range of infectious agents (at BSL-4, BSL-3 and BSL-2) and in a variety of different animal models preferred.

· Experience in, in-vitro and ex-vivo cell-based assays, including cell culture, plaque assays, ELISA, & RT-PCR desired

Who We Are:

Join our incredible mission to pave the way for a world free from the fear of infectious disease!

Texas Biomedical Research Institute is pioneering and sharing scientific research to protect you, your families, and our global community from the threat of infectious diseases. Our scientific discoveries create breakthroughs in medical research to provide better overall global health.

Texas Biomed is the only independent, nonprofit infectious disease research institute in the U.S. to combine:

• The highest-level biocontainment labs for infectious disease and biodefense research
• A federally-designated National Primate Research Center
• More than 80 years of discoveries advancing diagnostics, vaccines and therapies
• An entrepreneurial culture and specialized expertise in regulated science required for FDA approval

What We Can Offer You:

• Recognized as one of the San Antonio Business Journal's Best Places to Work in 2025.
• Awarded the 2024 Healthy Workplace Platinum Recognition by the San Antonio Business Group on Health (SABGH).
• Employee-centered culture focused on open communication, job empowerment, and trust.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for you and your family (including your pets!).
• Competitive employer-funded retirement plan with 7% contributions starting on day one, increasing with years of service.
• Generous paid time off, including 14 paid holidays and a paid Winter Recess (last week of December until New Year's).
• On-site medical clinic, wellness incentives, and paid prescription drug resources to support your health.
• On-site gym and wellness programs to help you stay active.
• Flexible work arrangements designed to support work-life balance.
• We offer a relaxed dress code so you can feel comfortable and be yourself at work.
• Dynamic learning environment with professional development, mentorship, tuition reimbursement, and leadership programs to help you grow.

We take pride in fostering a culture of respect, opportunity, and unity. Texas Biomedical Research Institute provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

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