Research Associate I (Biochemistry & Molecular Biology - Galveston)

Minimum Qualifications: 
Bachelor’s degree in basic science or equivalent and no experience required.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related discipline.
• Proven hands-on experience in bacterial expression systems, protein purification, and biochemical assays.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills.
• Prior experience with laboratory management, data organization, or mentoring is highly desirable.
• Seeking Protein Biochemistry and Chemical Biology set up that includes in vitro work.

• If you are interested in joining the Molecular Diagnostics and Drug Discovery (MD3) Lab, please submit the following:

   

  ·     An academic CV

   

  ·     A cover letter highlighting your fit for the position and motivation to join the lab

   

  ·     Contact details for two individuals who can provide references

Job Summary: 
Research Associate I performs varying standardized laboratory assignments and experiments.

Job Duties:

• Under direct supervision, performs standard research assignments involving a series of related operations.
• Sets up and conducts standard research experiments following detailed technical instructions.
• Prepares biological assays and conducts basic quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Maintains records of all tests performed and data collected.
• Assists in the compilation and tabulation of data and provides preliminary analysis.
• Assembles, calibrates, operates and makes minor modifications to a variety of laboratory equipment as defined by appropriate guidelines.
• Adheres to internal controls established for department.
• Performs related duties as required.

Department Marketing Statement:

The MD3 Laboratory focuses strongly on protein biochemistry, structural biology, and mechanistic investigation of disease-related systems, including protein expression, purification, enzymatic and biophysical characterization.
 

Salary Range:
Commensurate with experience.

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