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Job Description
Job Title
Research ScientistAgency
Texas A&M UniversityDepartment
Global Health Research ComplexProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
College Station TexasJob Type
StaffJob 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 & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect Excellence Leadership Loyalty Integrity and Selfless Service
Who We Are
The Global Health Research Complex (GHRC) at Texas A&M University is a brand new stateoftheart biocontainment research facility that will improve animal and human health within the State of Texas across the United States and around the globe. The GHRC supports and advances multidisciplinary large animal and insect vector research education and training opportunities for faculty at Texas A&M and their partners from other academic institutions and industry. To learn more visit We Want
Designs executes and analyzes infectious disease research projects related to foreign arthropodborne animal diseases (e.g. Rift Valley Fever Virus Japanese Encephalitis Virus Vesicular Stomatitis Virus etc. in conjunction with USDAARS. Provides technical research support and knowledge to principal investigators and researchers using the GHRC facility. Emphasizes research involving vectorborne pathogens and involves all ecological stages of these complex diseases including managing insect vectors pathogen and cell culture and analysis and large animal models of disease. Prepares research data reports for projects and publications as required. Develops scientific manuscripts for publication for independent research projects. May submit requests for funding (grants).
What You Need To Know
Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hires experience.
A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
PhD in virology microbiology molecular biology or in a closely related field
Six or more years of experience in a biocontainment laboratory setting (BSL2 BSL3 or BSL3Ag).
Required Licenses and Certifications
Must be able to obtain Federal Select Agent Program clearance.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Advanced knowledge and ability in virology molecular biology and cell culture techniques.
Knowledge of standard laboratory safety procedures including biosafety and hazardous materials.
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel Word Outlook PowerPoint) and able to operate across platforms and software packages
Familiarity with appropriate laboratory and/or technical equipment associated with biological sciences.
Ability to work independently and work cooperatively with others
Ability to analyze data and written materials and give verbal and written recommendations.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior or current participation in the Federal Select Agent Program
Prior experience rearing and handling insect vectors at ACL2
Prior experience rearing and handling insect vectors at ACL3
Experience working with livestock and/or wildlife species as large animal research models
Demonstrated experience working with viral pathogens and insect vectors classified at BSL2 and BSL3.
Responsibilities
Bench work Conduct cell culture and comprehensive virology bench work including all aspects of virus propagation and culture purification and preparation for animal challenge experiments.
Rear and manage insect vector colonies including viral infection and animal challenge and feeding experiments. Process and analyze samples obtained from experimental animals for immunology response parameters virus detection and vector responses. Responsible for performing experiments compiling and analyzing data obtained. Assist other members in the lab to successfully execute their research projects.
Laboratory Support Assists with coordinating the daily operational activities of the BSL2 and BSL3 laboratories to maintain a safe compliant and operational lab environment.
Ensures proper storage and handling of biological materials as well as and disposal of laboratory waste including autoclaving materials for removal from biohazard areas carcass disposal and laundry. Assists with the development and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and development of procedures for the use of laboratory adherence to lab standards and practices to maximize safety and operational effectiveness.
Record Keeping Maintain all select Agent Program Inventory records and compliance information associated with the projects.
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 stateoftheart 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 costofliving and no long commutes.
Health dental vision life and longterm disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
Up to eight hours of paid sick leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacationeach month
ORP Eligible
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to freeLinkedIn Learningtraining webinars and limited financial support to attend conferences workshops and more
Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
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 prepopulate the online application.
All positions are securitysensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Employment Type
Full-Time
