UTMB Faculty Group Practice · 4 months ago
Senior Scientist II, Pathology Research
Galveston, Texas, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
9+ years expUTMB Health is seeking a Senior Scientist II in the Pathology Department to focus on vaccine biology, specifically understanding B cell competition after vaccination. The role involves conducting independent research, mentoring junior staff, and presenting findings at conferences.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Plans, coordinates and directs moderately complex research experiments following general technical procedures
Has a high level of independence and strong work ethic
Makes modification to research procedures as determined by Principal Investigator
Can independently analyze and interpret scientific data of projects with minimal guidance from the PI
Identifies and assess feasibility and significance of research projects with minimal guidance from the PI
Tasks include running independent in vivo mouse vaccine experiments
Techniques include: high parameter flow cytometry (up to 27 colors), in vivo mouse work, fluorescent microscopy, confocal microscopy, standard tissue culture, standard mouse handling techniques, ELISA, ELISpot, 10x genomics, single cell PCR
Maintains organized records of all tests performed and data collected, compiles and tabulates data, provides analysis of results
Oversee junior lab staff such as technicians and graduate students at the discretion of the PI
Present findings at major national and international conferences
Ensures the accurate assembly, calibration, operation and modification of a variety of laboratory equipment as defined by appropriate guidelines
Independently performs literature searches relevant to lab projects
Provides guidance to junior research staff and supervises work of junior lab staff when directed by the PI
Adheres to internal controls established for department
Performs related duties as required
Qualification
Required
PhD, MD, DO, or DVM in related field and nine years of related experience
Extensive prior immunology experience working with in vivo mouse models
Prior experience in vaccinology
Extremely strong molecular biology skills
At least six published first author papers focused in immunology in reputable journals
Provide the contact information for 3 references
Preferred
PhD in Immunology or related field (e.g. Biology with a focus in immunology)
Substantial experience doing in vivo immunology experiments in mice
Standard immunological techniques – Flow cytometry, ELISAs / Elispot, fluorescent microscopy
Molecular biology skills – PCR, rt-PCR and RNA work, basic cloning
A minimum of 9 years postdoctoral experience is required
Company
UTMB Faculty Group Practice
The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) Faculty Group Practice (FGP) is comprised of over 950 faculty physicians and advanced practice providers who drive UTMB’s mission of improving health by delivering innovative education and training, pursuing cutting-edge research, and providing the highest quality patient care.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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