Research Specialist V
Research Specialist V
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Research Specialist VAgency
Texas A&M University Health Science CenterDepartment
Ibt Center For Translational Cancer ResearchProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Houston TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
Glimpse of the Job
Are you ready to make an impact in the world of research Join our team as a Research Specialist V! In this role youll plan and direct multiple phases of innovative research projects under general direction. Youll bring your expertise to the table auditing protocols and conducting tests or experiments that require creativity foresight and judgment. Your work will involve performing complex analysis and examinations contributing to new discoveries. If youre a detailoriented professional with a passion for research and a knack for problemsolving we encourage you to apply and be part of our dynamic team!
As one of the fastestgrowing 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 teambased health care delivery.
Opportunities to Contribute
Flow Cytometry Core Facility: Manages the flow cytometry core facility assisting with daily operations including instrument maintenance troubleshooting ordering lab supplies biosafety compliance and scheduling and billing users in iLab. Provides analytical flow cytometry and cell sorting services to facility users assisting with experimental design and data interpretation as needed. Develops immuneoncology assays for collaborators projects in our highthroughput flow cytometry core facility funded by the CPRIT grant. Works in conjunction with Facilities and Center Labs on new projects and pending work orders to ensure minimal downtime.
Data Analysis and Planning: Plans and directs multiple phases of research projects providing research expertise. Compiles analyzes interprets and reviews highly complex data and metadata. Collects samples and measurements for experiments making and recording observations and scientific measurements. Implements audits and maintains data collection and summarization of field trials computing projections. Conducts tests or experiments requiring creativity foresight and judgment performing complex analysis and examinations. Audits protocols.
Research Publications: Utilizes summarized results in scientific and clienteleoriented publications. Prepares and writes proposals to funding agencies and maintains financial accounts related to research projects.
Training: Trains undergraduate and graduate students as well as other laboratory technical or field staff involved in research. Develops and maintains training materials for external users.
Minimum Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in biology or relevant field
Twelve years of related experience in Flow Cytometry
A wellqualified candidate will also possess
Bachelorsin a sciencerelated field and at least 1215 years of experience in a research laboratory environment where advanced techniques in molecular and cellular biology flow cytometry and biochemistry were used
More than 5years experience with flow cytometry assay design data acquisition and data analysis
Knowledge to use FlowJo analysis software Microsoft Excel Power Point and Word software
Excellent verbal written presentation and analytical skills
Attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal skills to deal with flow core users
Must be able to work independently as part of a multidisciplinary collaborative team
Familiarity with appropriate laboratory and/or technical equipment
Ability to effectively utilize a computer and applicable software
What You Need to Know
Salary: Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected hires education and experience.
Schedule: May have to work on the weekend and/or after normal hours. May travel as required.
Location: This position is located in Houston Texas.
What You Need to Do
Apply! Submit a resume/cv and cover letter. These documents will help us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.
Why Texas A&M University
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.
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions Core Values and a community of caring and collaboration.
Medical prescription drug dental vision life and AD&D flexible spending accounts 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
Automatic enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas
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
Educational release time and tuition assistancefor 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 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.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
