Texas Biomedical Research Institute · 2 months ago
Research Assistant/Associate - Sharan Lab
San Antonio,TX,US
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expTexas Biomedical Research Institute is pioneering scientific research to protect global communities from infectious diseases. The Research Assistant/Associate will support experimental projects on Tuberculosis and HIV/SIV pathogenesis, conducting various laboratory tasks and providing guidance to junior technicians.
BiotechnologyEducationHealth CareMedical
Responsibilities
Collects, prepares, analyzes and evaluates specimens from mice and NHPs
Processes blood for PBMC collection and bronchoalveolar lavage samples from mice and NHPs
Prepares drug dosages for treatment of mice and NHPs
Operates laboratory equipment, contributes to laboratory maintenance
Orders lab supplies, keeps inventory of samples and reagents
Assists in small animal surgery and necropsies
Prepares media plates, counts bacterial CFUs
Participates in training sessions and workshops as needed
Prepares for animal necropsies: labelling of tubes, coordination with BSL3 staff and veterinarians
Assists post-docs / PI of the lab in data analysis as needed
Qualification
Required
1 – 2 years' experience in standard lab techniques such as preparation of PBMCs from blood, processing animal tissues, preparation of growth media, autoclaving reagents
At least 2 years' experience of working in a biology/ animal model/ immunology research laboratory
A bachelor's degree or higher in biology, biomedical sciences
1 -2 years' experience in working with NHPs or small animal model in BSL3 lab setting
Strong leadership and teamwork qualities
Good communication skills
Commitment to the program for at least 2 years
Preferred
Flow cytometry experience is not a must but highly desirable
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for your family (and even your pets)
An incomparable employer funded retirement plan with 7% retirement funding starting day 1 (and increases upon years of service)
Generous paid time off, with 14 paid holidays including Winter Recess (paid week off the last week of December)
On-site medical clinic, wellness incentives & paid prescription drug resources to promote health management
On-site gym & wellness programs
Flexible work arrangements for work-life balance
Dynamic learning environment with opportunities for professional development, mentorship, continuing education (tuition reimbursement) and leadership programs to help you thrive both personally and professionally
Company
Texas Biomedical Research Institute
Texas Biomedical Research Institute is Saving Lives With the Power of Scientific Discovery.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$9MKey Investors
US Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministationNational Institutes of HealthNational Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
2024-05-14Grant· $2.5M
2022-10-24Grant· $3.5M
2018-11-27Grant· $3M
Leadership Team
Madeleine Dionne
Executive Assistant to the President & CEO
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