Job Title

Research Scientist

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Ibt Center For Translational Cancer Research

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Houston, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all pers p ectives, talents & lived experience s . Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our corevalues 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 Research Scientist is responsible for conducting complex independent research into their field of expertise. The Research Scientist will utilize techniques and strategies taught to them by their education and experiences to work towards solving the question presented by their research project; writes and may contribute to research papers, articles, and publications; oversees the preparation and cleaning of worksite; may collaborate with other researchers and/or faculty.

What you need to know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume a re strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.

Other: Persons in this position m ay have to work on the weekend and/or after normal hours; may travel as required.

Required Education and Experience

• PhD in a related field

• 6 years relevant professional experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in protein science including protein characterization, biochemistry, and protein interactions

• Demonstrated proficiency in protein production, purification, and protein interaction technologies that include the application of Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR), 1Isothermal Titration Calorimetry (ITC), Nano Differential Scanning Fluorimetry (nanoDSF) to assess protein stability and Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS/QELS) technologies and their application to drug discovery research

• Demonstrated experience working as a member of multi-disciplinary teams in the support of drug discovery and development where completion of objectives and meeting timelines is dependent upon the applicant’s work product

• Experience in managing institutional core laboratories or resource centers

• Demonstrated excellence communication skills including evidence of authorship / co-authorship of research publication, oral presentations at professional meetings and technical workshops and seminars related to protein science technologies

• Hands-on familiarity with research instrumentation including Cytiva Biacore™ T200 SPR instrumentation and related instruments

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written skills

• Presentation skills

• Analytical skills

• Attention to detail

• Must be able to work independently as part of a multidisciplinary collaborative team

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

Responsibilities

• Research: Will be responsible for conducting complex independent research into their field of expertise. Utilizes advanced knowledge and skills granted to them by their education and experience to complete research projects in their field of expertise. Oversees the preparation and cleaning of worksite. Organizes worksite and determines what supplies are necessary to continue research in an effective manner. Analyzes research data and summarizes results. Writes and may contribute to research papers, articles, and publications. Assists with grant acquisition.

• Mentoring/Supervision: May assist student researchers, Postdoctoral Research Associates, Assistant Research Scientists, and/or Associate Research Scientists who are working on research related to the project. May supervise assigned staff and/or students.

• Presentations: Prepares presentation materials on research topics that may be presented to small and/or large groups. Actively participates in the preparation of required technical progress reports to research sponsors.

• Data and Collection Management: Use computers and laboratory or technical equipment to perform data analysis, statistical analysis, compiling data, and technical evaluation of research experiments and results. Ensures all electronic data is stored on the program’s networked and redundant data arrays for long-term storage and retention. Maintain a record of laboratory process and findings in a detailed laboratory notebook. Document and interpret results for core collaborators and the principal investigators of grants supporting their work.

• Meetings and Collaboration: Participate in weekly lab meetings within the Center and other departments at the Texas Medical Center. Plan and attend project specific meetings with core collaborators. Attend outside seminars in field related subjects.

• Maintenance of Lab Resources: Establish, install, maintain, operate and/or repair research equipment and stocks. Assists with ordering general lab supplies and equipment.

  Why Texas A&M University?

  We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. 

• Medical, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) prescription drug, dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html)  and at least  eight hours of paid vacation (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html)   each month

• Automatic enrollment in the   Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx)

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free  LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/)  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

• Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance)   for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

• Living Well, (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) 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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.