| Job
Code: |
4409 |
| Job
Title: |
Research associate III |
| Creation
Date: |
08/9/2005 |
|
| Revision
Date: |
03/30/2007 |
| FLSA
Status: |
Exempt |
JOB SUMMARY:
Conducts variety of
non-routine research assignments and experiments.
MAJOR DUTIES /
CRITICAL TASKS:
- Plans, coordinates and
directs moderately complex research experiments following general technical
procedures.
- Establishes and oversees
quality control measures for assigned project operations.
- Makes modification to
research procedures as determined by Principal Investigator.
- Contributes to
scientific analysis and interpretation of projects.
- Maintains records of all
tests performed and data collected, compiles and tabulates data, provides
analysis of results.
- Confers with lab staff
regarding results obtained and receives suggestions for modification to
procedures and interpretation of final data.
- Ensures the accurate
assembly, calibration, operation and modification of a variety of laboratory
equipment as defined by appropriate guidelines.
- Makes minor
modifications and repairs to equipment as necessary.
- Independently performs
literature searches as outlined by the Principal Investigator.
- Oversees lab inventory
of supplies and equipment.
- May provide guidance to
junior research staff.
- Adheres to internal
controls established for department.
- Performs related duties
as required.
REQUIRED EDUCATION /
EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree in basic
science or equivalent and 5 years of related experience or Master’s degree in
basic science or equivalent and 3 years of related experience required.
SKILLS:
- Animal Science/Care Surgery
- Biological Assays
- Quantitative Analysis
- Qualitative Analysis
- Data
Analysis
- Tabulation of Data
- Equipment Calibration
- Technical Writing Experience
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Standard laboratory
environment.
OTHER:
Specific job requirements
or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification, may
render this position security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions
of Section 51.215, Texas Education Code.
ANY
QUALIFICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED AS EQUIVALENTS IN LIEU OF STATED MINIMUMS
REQUIRE THE PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER.
THE
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY /
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION UNIVERSITY
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