Texas Biomedical Research Institute

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...

Description: Texas Biomedical Research Institute is seeking a senior-level Bioinformatician to support a wide range of biomedical research programs, including infectious diseases and aging. This position is housed within the Institutional Cores and works closely with core support staff to serve researchers across the institute. The Bioinformatician will provide consultation and hands-on support for study design, data analysis, interpretation of results, and preparation of technical and scientific reports. The Role: Assists with development of study design and prepares formal plans for bioinformatic analysis and data interpretation as well as writing technical and scientific reports. Analyzes primary data and conducts downstream assessments of pathway enrichment and other metrics, as appropriate. Reviews data reports with research staff.  Develops charts, tables and graphs to display results; may assist in writing research papers for publication. Assists in the design of...

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: 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...