Research Associate III (Center Addiction Science Therapeutics - Galveston) **Galveston, Texas, United States** Research Academic & Clinical UTMB Health Requisition # 2502849 **Minimum Qualifications:** 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. **Preferred Skills:** + Skilled in database management and digital record keeping (e.g., Excel, GraphPad Prism). + Strong understanding of research compliance, safety, and biosafety protocols. + Educational background in pharmacology, neuroscience, or related field. **Job Description:** Conducts a variety of non-routine research assignments and experiments. **Job Duties:** + Plan, coordinate, and execute complex in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo experiments with a high degree of rigor and reproducibility. + Conduct independent literature reviews to inform experimental design and interpretation. + Perform molecular and cellular biology techniques including DNA/RNA/protein extraction, Western blotting, cDNA synthesis and quantitative PCR. + Perform behavioral pharmacology experiments (up to seven days/week at times). + Conduct tissue processing (e.g., cryostat sectioning) and staining for immunohistochemistry, RNAScope, and fluorescence microscopy. + Analyze transcriptomic datasets using bioinformatics tools (e.g., Ingenuity Pathway Analysis, Gene Ontology, R or Python-based pipelines). + Compile, analyze, and interpret quantitative data; maintain accurate and organized experimental records. + Summarize findings and contribute to the preparation of scientific presentations, reports, and manuscripts. + Implement and monitor quality control procedures for research protocols and laboratory workflows. + Maintain RIVA (Rodent In Vivo Assessment) core scheduling and personnel training. + Calibrate, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments; troubleshoot and perform minor repairs as needed. + Collaborate with research staff and investigators to refine protocols and interpret experimental results. + Manage laboratory inventory, supplies, and equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. + Provide mentorship and training to junior personnel. **Required Skills:** + Experience with or willingness to training in animal handling, care, and surgical procedures. + Execution of biological assays and molecular techniques. + Data organization, tabulation, and statistical analysis. **Salary Range:** Commensurate with experience. **EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:** UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Compensation