Texas Biomedical Research Institute

Description: Texas Biomed is searching for an Animal Caretaker in the Baboon Group . The successful candidate must be able to wash down and move cages, feed animals, perform daily health checks on animals, and sanitize cages using various detergents and portable power washers. Must be able to work well as a team member, as well as independently. The Role · Provide daily care for baboons, e.g., watering, feeding, daily cleaning of cages, etc. · Provide all other aspects of primate husbandry, including health checks, recording data and assisting Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians in health care and assist in environmental enrichment program. Our Ideal Candidate · High school diploma or GED required · Animal experience a preferred · Valid Driver’s license · Available to work Monday-Friday, 7am to 4pm with rotating schedule covering some weekends and holidays Who We Are: Join our incredible mission to pave the way for a world free from the fear of infectious...

Description: Texas Biomed is searching for an Animal Facilities Maintenance & Welder Technician to join our Facilities team. The Animal Facilities Maintenance Technician is primarily responsible for the day-to-day operations, upkeep and preventive maintenance of the animal cages, equipment, and cage washers. Welding is a critical function of all cage maintenance. The Role · Repair and maintain caging, chutes, transfer cages, feeders and other enrichment items which requires welding · Assists with equipment maintenance (including trucks, vans, golf carts, mules, lift equipment, incinerator, torpedo heaters, pressure washers, etc.) have their fluid levels checked and minor maintenance performed · Initiate and maintain on call programs for emergency repairs, as well as a program designed to keep torpedo heaters in working order during cold season · Maintain animal transport vans, ensuring HVAC units are running properly · Assists with maintenance of all cage washers,...

Description:  Texas Biomed is searching for a Senior Contract Project Finance and Accounting Manager to join our team.  This integral member of the Applied Science and Innovation Contract Finance team is responsible for the design and development of solutions to complex reporting and contract accounting problems. Use contract accounting and project management skills to prepare contract revenue forecasts aligned with ASI schedule. Liaise with accounting for proper contract invoicing and ERP formulas. This role reports to the Applied Science and Innovation (ASI) Director of Contract Finance and Administration. The Role: Contract Accounting · Responsible for all facets of research project contract finance, accounting, portfolio management, and monitoring the various compliance aspects of contract finance. · Responsible for reading contracts and ensuring proper setup and close out of ASI accounts in a timely manner and ensures accuracy for proper business reporting,...

Description: Texas Biomed is searching for an Animal Caretaker – Marmoset Group to join our Veterinary Resources team. The Animal Caretaker works under close supervision in the performance of most duties, provides for the care of laboratory animals, their housing and associated facilities, with primary emphasis placed on maximizing animal welfare and minimizing experimental variables relating to animal health and environmental sanitation. The Role · Provide daily care for marmoset primates, e.g., watering, feeding, daily cleaning of cages, etc. · Provide all other aspects of primate husbandry, including health checks, recording data and assisting Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians in health care and assist in environmental enrichment program. · May be required to capture and handle non-sedated non-human primates. Our Ideal Candidate · High school diploma or GED required · Animal experience and/or bachelors degree in related field preferred. · AALAS Certification at...

Description: Texas Biomed is adding a position in our EHS department, Research Safety & Compliance Specialist . This role will be responsible for performing tasks supporting research safety and regulatory compliance programs under general supervision of the EHS Director. These programs include, but are not limited to, research laboratory inspections, biological safety, radiation safety, chemical safety, life safety, and hazardous waste. Works closely with researchers, sponsored programs staff, committee chairs and members, and regulatory agencies to ensure adherence to federal guidelines, support effective review workflows, and help manage biosafety and biosecurity risks associated with life sciences research. The Role: · Will design, deliver, and manage safety training and education in accordance with applicable regulations and standards. · Oversee and provide administrative and compliance support for institutional research oversight programs such as Institutional...

Description: The Biocontainment Veterinary Research Technician in the ABSL-3 and ABSL-4 will provide general care, husbandry, and handling of the animals. May assist with select procedures in support of immunogenicity and efficacy studies. Assist with documentation of data and perform other duties as detailed in job description, or other duties as assigned. The Role: Ability to understand and practice all applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), training manuals, and Biosafety and Operation Manuals. Must be willing and able to work in ABSL-2, BSL-3, and BSL-4 facilities while wearing applicable protective clothing such as; positive pressure suits, power air purifying respirators, and/or other appropriate personal protective equipment for prolonged periods of time. Ability to obtain and maintain DoJ Security Risk Assessment (SRA) approval, and CDC Select Agent Program approval. This includes initial and periodic drug screenings. Ability to withstand continuous...

Description: Texas Biomed is searching for an Animal Caretaker – Biocontainment Support to join our team. This candidate will provide general husbandry and animal handling inside the ABSL-2 and ABSL-3 laboratories. Candidate will assist with documentation of data obtained from daily animal care. The Role · Provide daily care for non-human primates, e.g., watering, feeding, daily cleaning of cages, etc. within ABSL 2 & 3 labs · Provide all other aspects of primate husbandry, including health checks, recording data and assisting Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians in health care and assist in environmental enrichment program. Our Ideal Candidate · High school diploma or GED required. Prefer one-year specific job experience or bachelors degree in related discipline. · AALAS Certificate at the ALAT level preferred or licensed veterinary technician (LVT). · Animal experience preferred. · Must have valid driver’s license and meet Texas Biomed driving standards....

Description: Texas Biomed is searching for a Veterinary Research Technician I – Baboon Clinic to join our team. This position will provide support and technical assistance on research, clinical, and surgical procedures with the Baboon group. The Role: • Performs observations of laboratory non -human primates in single and group housing and provides husbandry care • Reviews clinical history, and performs a basic health check. • Triages and aids in the treatment of animals with wounds and other clinical conditions under the direction of a Veterinarian. • Uses appropriate standard husbandry procedures to clean and sanitize animal areas. • Prepares, induces, maintains, recovers, and documents anesthesia events to include IV catheterization and intubation. • Collects, labels, and distributes biological specimens and tissues from non-human primates. • Maintains, cleans, operates, and reports condition of equipment. • Prepares non-human primates for pathologic evaluation and may...

Description: Texas Biomed is searching for a Veterinary Research Technician – Macaque group to join our team. This position will provide support and technical assistance on research, clinical, and surgical procedures with the Macaque group. The Role: Performs observations of laboratory non -human primates in single and group housing and provides husbandry care Reviews clinical history, and performs a basic health check. Triages and aids in the treatment of animals with wounds and other clinical conditions under the direction of a Veterinarian. Uses appropriate standard husbandry procedures to clean and sanitize animal areas. Prepares, induces, maintains, recovers, and documents anesthesia events to include IV catheterization and intubation. Collects, labels, and distributes biological specimens and tissues from non-human primates. Maintains, cleans, operates, and reports condition of equipment. Prepares non-human primates for pathologic evaluation and may assist...

Description: Texas Biomed is seeking a highly organized and proactive Administrative Assistant to support the senior leadership of the Facilities team. This role is critical to keeping leadership focused on strategic priorities by managing day-to-day administrative responsibilities, anticipating needs, and ensuring smooth operations across the team. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, exercises sound judgment, and takes pride in easing the administrative burden for senior leaders through exceptional organization and attention to detail. The Role: · Provide comprehensive administrative support to three Directors and the VP, including calendar management, scheduling, and meeting coordination · Proactively manage competing priorities to ensure leaders’ time is used effectively · Prepare agendas, presentations, reports, and other materials as needed · Coordinate meetings, including logistics, room bookings, virtual setup, visitor management, and...

Description: Texas Biomed is actively recruiting an experienced Senior Study Director to join its Applied Science and Innovation (ASI) Division. We are looking for individuals with pre-clinical Study Director experience who are eager to contribute to a dynamic, fast-paced, and internationally important organization performing GLP and animal rule biocontainment research in support of developing diagnostics, therapies, and vaccines to protect our nation. The successful candidate will also help contribute to training programs and enhanced technical capacity to support Texas Biomed’s mission of advancing global health and biodefense research. Applicants with experience and a track record of success will be prioritized, especially in biosafety level 3 and 4. The Role: Serve as Study Director for preclinical studies involving small animals (rodents, ferrets), non-human primates (NHPs), and other animal models. Interpret and integrate in-life, clinical, and laboratory data to...

Description: Texas Biomed is searching for an Animal Caretaker in the Research Support Group. The successful candidate must be able to provide daily care for research animals in the ABSL2 and ABSL3 facilities including feeding, watering, cleaning and health checks. The Role Provides all aspects of primate husbandry including non-human primate environmental enrichment Collects and enters animal data into database Applies tattoos, dye, or other identification method to various species Collects and/or delivers laboratory samples for analysis Maintains storeroom/supplies Observes, documents and reports animal health, behavior, and interactions both normal and abnormal Restrains animals using proper techniques for the species Working in the ABSL2 and ABSL3 requires wearing appropriate personal protective equipment for prolonged period of time Our Ideal Candidate · High school diploma or GED required · Animal experience and/or bachelors degree in related field...

Description: The Southwest National Primate Research Center (SNPRC) at Texas Biomedical Research Institute in San Antonio, TX, is searching for an enthusiastic, organized, creative, and skilled person in the field of animal enrichment and behavior. The candidate will be working as part of the Behavioral Services group to coordinate a nonhuman primate enrichment program, and in the design, deployment, and maintenance of enrichment items. The individual will participate in independent or collaborative research on primate behavior, cognition, evolution, behavioral management, and related topics, and join an innovative, cooperative, and dedicated behavioral team. The Role: • Help coordinate a nonhuman primate enrichment program • Design, deploy, clean, and maintain enrichment items • Maintain an enrichment kitchen • Participate in research projects involving primate cognition, behavior, management, and related topics, to include project design, data collection, analyses,...

Description: Texas Biomed is seeking highly qualified Staff Scientists (I, II, III) to join its Applied Science and Innovation (ASI) Division. We are looking for individuals with experience in infectious disease research who are eager to contribute to a dynamic, fast-paced, and internationally important organization performing GLP and animal rule biocontainment research in support of developing diagnostics, therapies, and vaccines to protect our nation. Applicants with experience and a track record of success will be prioritized, especially in biosafety level 3 and 4. The Role: · Design, execute, and contribute to cutting-edge scientific research in a laboratory setting. · Develop and advise on innovative methodologies to achieve research objectives efficiently and effectively. · Prepare and support the publication of research findings, ensuring high-quality contributions to scientific literature. · Assist in drafting and securing grant and contract applications,...

Description: Texas Biomed is seeking highly qualified Staff Scientists (I, II, III) to join its Applied Science and Innovation (ASI) Division. We are looking for individuals with experience in infectious disease research who are eager to contribute to a dynamic, fast-paced, and internationally important organization performing GLP and animal rule biocontainment research in support of developing diagnostics, therapies, and vaccines to protect our nation. Applicants with experience and a track record of success will be prioritized, especially in biosafety level 3 and 4. The Role: · Design, execute, and contribute to cutting-edge scientific research in a laboratory setting. · Develop and advise on innovative methodologies to achieve research objectives efficiently and effectively. · Prepare and support the publication of research findings, ensuring high-quality contributions to scientific literature. · Assist in drafting and securing grant and contract applications,...

Description: Our Emergency Operations Specialist I will coordinate command and control for fire, security, and emergency services, logistical and administrative support functions related to safety and security of Texas Biomedical Research Institute. This entry level position serves as tactical level operators that direct the day-to-day movement of responders to all types of emergency and non-emergency incidents and provides emergency communications to employees by multiple communication means for personal safety and security as well as supports the facilities and laboratory sustainment.  The Role : · Hourly, non-managerial positions · Call taker and dispatcher · Records management · Facilities infrastructure and electronic security systems monitoring and alarm response · Oversight of visitor management system and key control Our Ideal Candidate: · High school diploma or GED · Demonstrated educational history of coursework in emergency management and...

Description: Texas Biomed is searching for an Animal Caretaker in the Macaque Group . The Animal Caretaker works under close supervision in the performance of most duties, provides for the care of laboratory animals, their housing and associated facilities, with primary emphasis placed on maximizing animal welfare and minimizing experimental variables relating to animal health and environmental sanitation. The Role · Provide daily care for macaque monkeys, e.g., watering, feeding, daily cleaning of cages, etc. · Provide all other aspects of primate husbandry, including health checks, recording data and assisting Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians in health care and assist in environmental enrichment program. · May need to restrain animals using proper techniques for the species Our Ideal Candidate · High school diploma or GED required · Animal experience and/or bachelors degree in related field preferred. · Must have valid driver’s license and meet Texas Biomed...

Description: The Southwest National Primate Research Center (SNPRC) and Texas Biomedical Research Institute (Texas Biomed), located in San Antonio, Texas, are seeking a clinical Veterinarian to support the care and management of nonhuman primate (NHP) colonies used for production, research, and retirement, as well as smaller populations of other research species including rodents, rabbits, and ferrets. The Veterinarian will provide comprehensive clinical care, including diagnosis and treatment of disease, implementation of preventive health programs, disease surveillance and prevention, administration of analgesics and anesthetics, participation in the DEA controlled substances program, and performance of surgical and post-surgical care. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a team of veterinarians to ensure continuous clinical coverage, including participation in off-hours, weekend, and holiday rotations. This role is responsible for maintaining...