Jobs at Texas Biomedical Research Institute

Designs, executes, and interprets GLP and Animal Rule infectious disease research in high-containment laboratory settings. Develops research methodologies, supports publications and grant applications, leads collaborative studies, mentors scientists and technicians, and contributes to talent and performance management. The role focuses on animal models, diagnostics, therapies, and preventatives for pathogens of public health importance, with preference for experience across multiple species and BSL-3 or BSL-4 environments.

Supports infectious disease research in ABSL-3 and ABSL-4 laboratories by performing cell culture, ELISA, RT-PCR, sample processing, data management, equipment maintenance, disinfection, inventory control, and scientific documentation. The role follows laboratory protocols and safety standards, reviews relevant literature, assists with research presentations and publications, and may contribute to manuscripts, grant applications, and SOP development.

Conducts genomics and metagenomics study design, analysis planning, data analysis, interpretation, and scientific reporting for biomedical research. Collaborates with scientists and institutional cores, presents findings, develops visualizations, supports publications and grant proposals, and manages multiple multidisciplinary research projects. Requires advanced expertise in translating complex genomic data into actionable scientific conclusions.

Leads the SNPRC Research Imaging Core, overseeing PET/CT and MRI programs, regulatory compliance, imaging protocols, data processing, isotope expansion, team development, and interdisciplinary research collaboration. The role supports veterinary and colony health imaging, develops innovative preclinical methodologies, manages research operations, and contributes to grant components and annual progress reports.

Oversee strategic breeding, population planning, genetic diversity, pedigree management, animal allocation, and reporting for baboon, rhesus macaque, and marmoset colonies. Supervise three colony managers, coordinate with veterinary staff on animal welfare, chair species advisory committees, prepare NIH grant and progress-report content, and report animal usage and availability. The role may also pursue independent primate research and funding.

Leads financial reporting, data integrity, contract accounting, invoicing, forecasting, and ERP process improvements for research contracts. Develops dashboards and KPI reports, integrates data from multiple systems, validates financial formulas, manages account setup and closeout, and coordinates with accounting and organizational leaders. Requires expert federal contract accounting knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and experience with Power BI, SQL Reporting, and relational databases.

Conduct population and statistical genetic analyses of pedigreed nonhuman primate colonies, support genomic characterization and breeding strategies, participate in seminars, assist with grants and publications, and collaborate with investigators on NGS-based research.

The postdoctoral scientist will study HIV persistence and cure strategies using preclinical models, focusing on viral reservoirs and therapeutic strategies, while collaborating with various researchers.

Seeking experienced Staff Scientists to conduct infectious disease research, develop methodologies, mentor team members, and support grant applications in a BSL-3 and BSL-4 lab environment.

Perform and optimize molecular and cellular biology experiments to study epigenetic regulation and viral reservoirs in SIV-infected macaques. Use sequencing (scRNA-seq/snATAC-seq), imaging (PET/CT, MRI), flow cytometry, in situ assays, and bioinformatics to analyze data. Contribute to manuscript and grant writing and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams on phytocannabinoid nanodelivery and gut-brain axis research.