Texas Biomedical Research Institute

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 searching for a Research Coordinator to develop budgets and coordinate various aspects of research. This is a hybrid position. The Role: • Assist PIs and sponsors in developing budgets for research studies and sales. • Monitors and communicates project status to investigators and documents progress. • Develops and maintains study schedules with research and veterinary resources. • Assists veterinarians and scientists in developing research protocols using nonhuman primates or other research animals. • Track preparation and submission of regulatory documents including Institutional Animal Care and Use applications, and Biosafety applications as needed.[AO1.1] • Schedule and facilitate study meetings, follow-ups, and action items. • Use project tracking tools (such as Asana, or Microsoft Project) to manage workflows and reporting. Our Ideal Candidate: • High School diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree with a...

Description: A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Binhua (Julie) Ling to study HIV persistence and cure strategies using translational preclinical models and advanced immunological and virological approaches. Research focuses on viral reservoirs, mechanisms of viral rebound, and development of novel therapeutic strategies aimed at achieving durable viral remission. Additional interests include HIV-associated comorbidities, substance use disorders, aging and microbiome interactions.  The postdoctoral scientist will work closely with Dr. Ling, members of the research team, and national and international investigators in a highly collaborative research environment. The position provides opportunities to develop independent research skills and gain training in advanced virological, immunological, and translational research approaches within the outstanding multidisciplinary research environment at Texas Biomedical Research Institute. Our Ideal...

Description: Texas Biomed is growing its accounting team and adding an Accounts Receivable Specialist . This position will perform accounting functions associated with accounts receivable and other financial transactions. The Role: · Assists with AR customer billing to include setting up customers, preparing invoices, and collections. · Enters financial data entries into the accounting system for processing, review and approval. · Responds to internal and external requests for documentation or information, updating or researching information as needed to ensure quick resolution to issue. · Prepares and maintains various files, schedules and spreadsheets, as needed. · Assist in importing data in the accounting system, such as award templates, budget modifications, financial data such as GL accounts, posting dates, etc. · Assist in preparing journal entries and various adjusting entries for review and approval. · Assist in reconciling various general ledger accounts....

Description: Looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Laboratory Assistant (part time) to provide basic lab support (70%) and assist with research focused on infectious diseases and host cell biology (30%) in the Schlesinger laboratory. NOTE: This is a part-time position scheduled for 20 hours per week. JOB DUTIES: Duties include assisting with research on Mycobacterium tuberculosis-host cell biology as well as providing basic lab maintenance support as outlined below.  Cleans laboratory equipment such as teflon wells, serum tubes, and other laboratory glassware. Operates and empties autoclaves, sterilizers, and other laboratory equipment in the course of routine laboratory maintenance work. Prepares media, buffers and other basic chemical solutions. Maintains various types of records relative to assignments.  Assists with inventory, re-stocking, and keeps supplies in order.  Helps maintain equipment as requested. Performs some routine laboratory procedures...

Description: Texas Biomed is seeking an Animal Care Supervisor to oversee the daily activities of the macaque animal care team. The Role: • Plan work schedules, assign tasks, coordinate workload, and provide priorities. • Coach, mentor, motivate and lead assigned employees influencing them to take positive action and be accountable for assigned responsibilities. • Provide guidance and make recommendations concerning talent acquisition, employee relations, and performance management. • Assist leaders in identifying opportunities to streamline, improve, and/or automate business processes while actively implementing changes as needed. • Maintain regular communication with leaders and reporting employees related to upcoming tasks and deadlines and assist as needed. • Oversee the recording of data for daily reports such as husbandry records (sanitation, feeding, animal observations), clinical observations of animals, inventory reports, and other task related reporting. •...

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: The Role:  The Speranza Lab at Texas Biomedical Research Institute is seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant (RA) to support cutting-edge research on host immune responses to emerging infectious diseases. Our HoPE Lab ( https://www.speranzalab.com/ ) investigates how immune responses are coordinated and orchestrated within the tissue microenvironment during early infection. This position offers hands-on experience in high-containment research environments, including biosafety level 3 (BSL-3) and biosafety level 4 (BSL-4) laboratories, and is ideal for candidates interested in immunology, infectious diseases, animal research, and computational biology. We use a wide range of standard and advanced immunological and molecular techniques to characterize infection dynamics and define the role of innate immune pathways. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to impactful research in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities:...

Description: The Speranza Lab at Texas Biomedical Research Institute (Texas Biomed) is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to study host immune responses to emerging RNA viruses. Our research focuses on understanding how the immune system responds during the earliest stages of infection and identifying mechanisms that shape disease outcomes. This project will leverage systems immunology approaches, including spatial and cellular profiling technologies, to dissect early host responses to emerging RNA viruses in vivo. The work integrates advanced molecular profiling, high-content imaging, and computational analysis to understand how immune responses are organized across tissues and cell types during infection. Research will involve work in BSL-3 and BSL-4 laboratory environments, providing a unique opportunity to study high-consequence viral pathogens in a collaborative and well-supported high-containment research setting. The Role The successful candidate...

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...