Texas Biomedical Research Institute

Description: We are seeking a highly motivated, skilled, and detail-oriented Senior Research Assistant/Associate to join our research team at the Texas Biomedical Research Institute in San Antonio, Texas. This full-time position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced individual who is passionate about advancing vaccine research and development. The successful candidate will support laboratory activities in biocontainment (BSL-2/3) environments and contribute to our cutting-edge vaccine research program. Our laboratory focuses on infectious diseases and vaccine development using nonhuman primate (NHP) models. Current research efforts are directed toward developing innovative mucosal vaccine strategies (HIV, HPV, HPV/HIV, TB) to prevent or control infection, while investigating pathogen-host interactions and correlates of protection. Key Responsibilities Isolate, prepare, and process biological specimens collected from NHPs. Follow established laboratory...

Description: Are you excited about preventive and therapeutic viral vaccines?  We are seeking a dynamic and highly qualified virologist/molecular biologist to join our laboratory immediately to develop novel mucosal vaccine platforms. This position is open at the level of Postdoctoral Scientist (4+ years of experience) or Staff Scientist (I–II), depending on qualifications. The successful candidate will have expertise in vector design, preventive and therapeutic vaccine development, and infectious disease research in BSL-2+/BSL-3 environments. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated scientist interested in advancing translational vaccine research at the Texas Biomedical Research Institute in San Antonio, Texas. Our laboratory focuses on developing innovative epithelial stem cell–based vaccine platforms for the prevention and control of infectious diseases. Current efforts include single-cycle, attenuated, replication-defective vaccine strategies to prevent or...

Description: Texas Biomedical Research Institute in San Antonio, TX, is searching for an enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and skilled full-time Research Assistant to join a team focused on infectious disease research and high-throughput technologies. The successful candidate will support laboratory activities in both conventional and biocontainment (BSL-2/3/4) settings, contributing to a cutting-edge research program that includes: Studies in model development and therapeutics for emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases Development and validation of high-throughput molecular and serological assays These efforts support Texas Biomed’s mission to eliminate the threat of infectious diseases through innovative science and collaborative research. The Role:   Perform scientific research tasks including nucleic acid extraction, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), next-generation sequencing (NGS). Perform cell-based assays including...

Description: Texas Biomed is seeking a Director, Software Architecture & Development . Are you a strategic and hands-on leader with the experience to drive the architecture, development, testing, and deployment of critical research and enterprise systems? This role is instrumental in supporting and advancing our mission through robust data management, reliable system operations, and compliance with regulatory and funding grant requirements. The Role: Lead the design, development, testing, and deployment of enterprise and research systems. Oversee and optimize platforms such as Total Animal Care, CAMP, and LabKey. Ensure high availability, scalability, and performance of computing infrastructure. Drive data integrity, governance, and management practices across systems. Maintain compliance with regulatory standards and funding requirements, including SNPRC P51 grant obligations. Collaborate with scientific, veterinary, and administrative teams to align technology...

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....