Texas Biomedical Research Institute

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 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: Texas Biomed is searching for a Safety Technician I in our EHS Department. This position will inspect, test, and maintain health and safety supplies and equipment across all Texas Biomed and SNPRC facilities to ensure compliance. This role will maintain a detailed supply/equipment database, support EHS operations (including waste management, spill response and training), and identifies potential hazards to recommend corrective or preventive actions. NOTE: This is a part-time position scheduled for 20 hours per week. The Role: · Conduct weekly, monthly, and annual inspection and testing of safety equipment include safety shower, and eyewash.  · Establish and refine Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) for safety equipment. · Provide training to employees on the use and testing of safety equipment. · Maintain and restock first aid supplies, PPE, and prophylaxis kits across the campus. · Maintain comprehensive database and maintenance records of the safety...

Description: Texas Biomed is searching for an Animal Caretaker in the Chimp 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 chimpanzees, 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 plus. · 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 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: 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 Biomedical Research Institute (Texas Biomed) is seeking applicants that share our common values of Teamwork, Integrity, Diversity, Excellence and Safety (TIDES) along with a desire to join a highly collaborative and high performing culture.  Texas Biomed is a rapidly expanding private not-for-profit institute with the mission to pioneer and share scientific breakthroughs that protect you, your families and our global community from the threat of infectious diseases. Our Vision is to be the unrivaled global leader in infectious disease research, paving the way to a healthier world, where everyone lives free from the fear and effects of infectious diseases. Texas Biomed has a vibrant campus with forward thinking leadership and offers an entrepreneurial culture. Texas Biomed is the host institution of the Southwest National Primate Research Center (SNPRC), has unparalleled biocontainment facilities (BSL3 and BSL4), and a dynamic mix of fundamental and...

Description: The Role: We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Core Lab Manager to support and help oversee operations within the Cellular Unit of the Integrated Research and Technology Core. This role is critical to maintaining high-quality service, ensuring continuity of operations, and supporting a diverse group of investigators through both technical expertise and scientific collaboration. The successful candidate will play a key role in the operation of advanced instrumentation, development and optimization of assays, and support of experimental design, while contributing to the coordination of Core activities. Key Responsibilities: Independently operate, maintain, and troubleshoot flow cytometry instrumentation, including analyzers and cell sorters Oversee day-to-day activities within the Cellular Unit, ensuring efficient and reliable operation of Core services Provide hands-on support to investigators, including experimental design, assay...

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. This night position works from midnight to 8am, 24/7 rotating, and variable shifts including weekends and holidays. 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: ·...

Description: The Role: The Baxter Lab at Texas Biomedical Research Institute is looking for an enthusiastic, team-oriented Research Assistant who will provide technical and lab support for research studies examining how viruses cause disease, developing and refining animal models, and examining medical countermeasures against emerging and re-emerging pathogens. The successful candidate will support multiple projects conducted at BSL-2, BSL-3, and BSL-4 containment and perform a wide range of techniques from molecular biology to animal studies, primarily involving mice, hamsters, and guinea pigs.  Roles and Responsibilities: Perform scientific research tasks involving infectious agents at BSL-2/BSL-3 containment, including tissue culture, virus propagation and tittering (e.g., plaque assays), and sample collection and analysis. Perform all aspects of rodent experiments at ABSL-2/ABSL-3/ABSL-4, including infections, drug administration, sample collection,...

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: 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...