What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Technician III (Internal Medicine-Nephrology - Galveston) position at The University of Texas Medical Branch?
Minimum Qualifications:
A microscope technologist position is available in the newly founded UTMB-NIPOKA Center at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston to develop and test microscopic imaging based renal disease diagnostic platform.
The ideal candidate is expected to join a dynamic team including physicians and scientists that are enthusiastic about establishing innovative diagnostic tools for patients with kidney disease.
Job Duties:
Commensurate with experience.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Primary Location
United States-Texas-Galveston
Work Locations
1002 - Medical Research Bldg
Job
Engineering, Crafts, Trades & Labor
Organization
UTMB Health
Regular
Shift
Standard
Employee Status
Non-Manager
Job Level
Day Shift
Job Posting
Nov 11, 2025, 9:09:32 AM
- BS degree in Biological, Medical Sciences or any directly related field.
- Two (2) years of experience operating fluorescence-based microscopes.
A microscope technologist position is available in the newly founded UTMB-NIPOKA Center at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston to develop and test microscopic imaging based renal disease diagnostic platform.
The ideal candidate is expected to join a dynamic team including physicians and scientists that are enthusiastic about establishing innovative diagnostic tools for patients with kidney disease.
Job Duties:
- Report directly to the director of the Center, work closely with other team members.
- Operate and maintain a state-of-the-art super-resolution microscope (N-SIM) daily.
- Acquire fluorescence-based images from processed tissues through N-SIM.
- Process the fluorescence images following semi-automated programs.
- Document, store, backup acquired and processed images.
- Order essential lab materials/office supply.
Commensurate with experience.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Primary Location
United States-Texas-Galveston
Work Locations
1002 - Medical Research Bldg
Job
Engineering, Crafts, Trades & Labor
Organization
UTMB Health
Regular
Shift
Standard
Employee Status
Non-Manager
Job Level
Day Shift
Job Posting
Nov 11, 2025, 9:09:32 AM
