Senior Research Associate
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Job Description
Position Function:
The Department of Comparative Biomedical Sciences at Mississippi State University is recruiting a fulltime Senior Research Associate to support human and animal research with emphasis in the area of cancer therapeutics. The successful candidate will support targeted/untargeted metabolomics approaches by managing two LCMS/MS instruments located in the College of Veterinary Medicine. Prior hands on experience with LCMS/MS instrumentation and utilization of appropriate software for enabling chemical compound identification/annotation is required. In addition prior experience in the utilization of in vitro / ex vivo / in vivo cancer models for the development of experimental / translational cancer therapeutics is a must. The position will be based in Starkville Mississippi.
Salary Grade:15
Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC these positions are Unclassified and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Oversee daytoday operations of mass spectrometry facility including cleanliness monitoring and calibration as well as routine maintenance of instruments.
2. Develop/optimize sample preparation protocols as well as analytical methods for both targeted and untargeted approaches and analyses.
3. Establish in vitro / ex vivo / in vivo cancer models for the development of cancer therapeutics.
4. Engage with opportunities for other collaborative research projects.
5. Participate in conferences / workshops / other carreer development events to stay current on the field including technologies involved.
6. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
A PhD in Biomedical Sciences Molecular Biology Chemistry Biochemistry Toxicology Cancer Biology or a related discipline is required for this position. The successful candidate must have a minimum of three years of relevant training / experience and must possess the skills needed to organize and manage all assigned duties.
Preferred Qualifications:
Applicants with prior experience in managing mass spectrometry instrumentation performing metabolomics analysis and utilizing in vitro / ex vivo / in vivo cancer models are particularly encouraged to apply.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Applicants must possess the skills needed to organize and manage the assigned duties including ability for excellent organization communication and teamwork.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Applicants should be able to lift containers up to 20 lbs.
Instructions for Applying:
Link to apply: applicants must apply online at and attach a cover letter current curriculum vitae and complete contact information for at least three professional references. Send any inquiries to: Dr. Michail Panagiotidis and Dr. Matthew Ross Department of Comparative Biomedical Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment programs or activities based on race color ethnicity sex pregnancy religion national origin disability age sexual orientation genetic information status as a U.S. veteran or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance 231 Famous Maroon Band Street P.O. 6044 Mississippi State MS 39839.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
