Research Associate - Integrative Biology & Pharmacology

Position Summary :

Plans, conducts, and directs a wide variety of experiments. Assists with the day-to-day activities for research project(s) and may impact the success of the research project(s).

Position Key Accountabilities :

• Collects, evaluates, interprets, and documents research data to accomplish the objectives of a wide variety of scientific experiments and research projects.
• Influences project direction and outcomes by identifying opportunities to enhance, terminate, or re-direct research activities.
• May recruit study participants or field interviewers.
• Evaluates and interprets data and provides results to investigators to support publication.
• Maintains quality control checks and a safe environment in compliance with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulation and codes.
• Assists in the preparation and writing of research reports, manuscripts, papers and grant proposals for presentation and publication.
• Provides direction and training to lab personnel to ensure efficient, timely and high quality results in compliance with all protocols, guidelines, regulations, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification / Skills :

Considerable knowledge in basic and sophisticated equipment.

Minimum Education :

Bachelor’s degree in a related field with three (3) years of related research experience including experience in a lead research role; or

Master’s degree in a related field with one (1) year of related research experience including experience in a lead research role; or

Doctorate degree.

Minimum Experience :

Years of experience varies based on education level.

Physical Requirements :

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and / or up to 10 pounds frequently and / or a negligible amount constantly to move objects. This position may include work involving potentially hazardous chemical, biological or radioactive agents.

Security Sensitive :

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

Residency Requirement :

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.