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Postdoctoral Research Associate- Lee Lab

Texas A&M University System
Bryan, USA
Full-time
Mid
Onsite
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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.

Responsibilities:

  • 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.
  • Why Texas A&M University?
  • We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.
  • Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
  • 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
  • Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
  • Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
  • Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
  • Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
  • Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
  • Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
  • 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/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Qualifications

  • Appropriate doctoral degree
  • Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

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