Research Associate III Science & Transitional Research - Galveston

Research Associate III 19.99 hrs. (Basic Science & Transitional Research - Galveston)

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.

Job Description:

Conducts a variety of non‑routine research assignments and experiments.

Job Duties:

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is recruiting a skilled PBL Research Associate III to provide assistance with our Principal Investigators’ (PI) research.
The job duties associated with this position would include expertise in the following:

• Assisting with protocol development, related to the imaging components of sheep studies.
• Assisting with the acquisition and analysis of images collected at different stages of in vivo studies to assess tissue/female reproductive system responses to various interventions and drug delivery approaches.
• Establishing imaging tools to evaluate tissue morphology and to quantify imaging‑derived data enabling non‑invasive assessment of drug‑induced tissue toxicity.
• Providing support during the conduct of preclinical studies and assist with the development and implementation of assays aimed at assessing tissue responses to therapeutic or preventive interventions.

Salary Range: Actual salary commensurate with experience or range if discussed and approved by hiring authority.

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