Texas Biomedical Research Institute seeks Staff Scientist I (Veterinary Microbiologist) in San Antonio, TX.
Establish and run a full-scale independent diagnostic microbiology lab to assist veterinarians and pathologists in providing comprehensive health care to nonhuman primate colonies. Provide diagnostic microbiology support, which involves development, validation, and application of culture-based and molecular diagnostic methods to detect and characterize various pathogens associated with clinical illness in nonhuman primate colonies. Use developed assays to detect and characterize pathogens in clinical samples from NHP colonies and also as a screening assay for animal health assessment before the sale or purchase of animals at SNPRC. Work closely with colony supervisors and assist them in mitigating NHP colony health issues at SNPRC including investigating the source of the outbreak, and evaluating the strategies employed to mitigate the outbreak of infectious diseases. Participate in multi-institutional microbiology special interest groups to discuss/share infectious disease related colony health problems and solutions. Contribute to the design and conduct of research which involves collaborating with other researchers to assist them in planning the study and using appropriate methods, collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data. Develop and advise on the development of approaches for achieving research goals by assisting in choosing appropriate protocols for the research projects, developing and validating customized assays specific to the needs of the research projects. Prepare and assist in the preparation of research results for publication by collecting and interpreting the findings of the study, and preparation of tables and figures for the publication. Assist in the preparation, editing, and review of the manuscript. Prepare and contribute to grant and contract applications by collaborating with researchers and assisting them in writing grant and contract applications. Contribute to the successful completion of the proposal objectives and generate suitable data for publications and future grant applications.
Requires a Doctorate degree in Microbiology or related field and 2 years of experience in related occupations. Requires 2 years of experience with the following: contributing to the design and conduct of research; leading identification and implementation of test methodologies or other capabilities that can improve understanding of bacterial/fungal organisms in the primate colony; identifying or developing test methodologies to improve sensitivity and accuracy of laboratory sample screening; assessing and prioritizing microbiology testing to better define production and research primates; preparing or assisting in the preparation of research results for publication; and preparing or contributing to grant and contract applications.
40 hours/week, $76,020 per year. Must also have authority to work permanently in the U.S. Applicants who are interested in this position may apply https://www.jobpostingtoday.com/ Ref # 84132.