Job Title
Postdoctoral Research Associate- Lee LabAgency
Texas A&M University Health Science CenterDepartment
Cell Biology and GeneticsProposed Minimum Salary
Job Location
Job Type
Job Description
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & identities. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
Who we are
As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.
What we want
The Postdoctoral Research Associate, under general supervision, conducts lab experiments, analyzes and communicates data in the form of primary research articles, aids in grant writing, supervises undergraduate students and performs routine lab duties as required. This role performs animal studies and all aspects of mammalian cell culture and downstream assays including protein and nucleic acids assays.
What you need to know
Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.
Required Education and Experience:
• Appropriate doctoral degree
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
Preferred Qualifications:
PhD in in immunology or cell biology
Experience in experimentation with rodents and immune cell cultures
Experience in experimentation with immunology research or extracellular vesicles
Knowledge of lab room preparation and lab techniques and safety
Willing to work with laboratory animals
Must have an excellent attitude and willingness to learn new techniques appropriate to job functions
Must pay attention to detail, keep accurate and up to date research records, maintain equipment records, and follow established protocols
Strong English verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work in a Biosafety Level 2 lab and follow all guidelines
Ability to perform all tasks and job responsibilities safely without injury to self and others in compliance with A&M System and HSC guidelines
Resposiblities:
Laboratory Research - Conducts all aspects of mammalian cell cultures and downstream assays including isolation of extracellular vesicles from cell culture conditioned medium and protein/nucleic acids assays (RT-PCR, western blot and ELISAs).
Animal Research - Assists with all aspects of in vivo experiments with laboratory animals (handling animals, drug administration and tissue collections, etc), tissue processing and histological analysis.
Collaboration - Collaborates with other researchers/doctors to perform research on the area of expertise. Cooperates with other members of the laboratory staff in maintaining all instruments and maintaining a safe environment for all throughout the IRM facilities.
Prepare research data - Prepares research data for publication and presentations at scientific meetings. Performs other duties as assigned.
Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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