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The Postdoctoral Researcher in Cell culture will be responsible for the following:

• Develop and optimize cell lines for specific research objectives. 
• Formulate and optimize cell culture media.
• Conduct stem-cell differentiation experiments.
• Utilize analytical techniques, including but not limited to animal cell culture, fluorescence microscopy, qPCR, immunocytochemistry. 
• Independently lead and execute research projects.
• Draft research manuscripts for publication.
• Train and mentor students involved in related research.
• Manage lab functions and ensure a smooth research environment. 
• Provide administrative support to the Principal Investigator (PI) and Co-PIs.
• Collaborate closely with Dr. Reza Ovissipour, the PI, on project progress, grant writing, manuscript preparation, stakeholder engagement, and mentoring. 
• Attend regular meetings with the PI, research team members, stakeholders, and collaborators.
• May involve occasional travel for project-related activities.
• Collaborate with other institutions and stakeholders to meet the requirements of the National Institute for Cellular Agriculture.
• other duties as required.

Required/Preferred experience:

• A Ph.D. in a relevant field (e.g., Cell Biology, Tissue Engineering, Biomedical Engineering). 

Required skills, knowledge and abilities:

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a research team. 
• Located in or willing to relocate to College Station, Texas.

Preferred skills, knowledge or abilities:

• Cell isolation
• cell culture techniques
• flow cytometry
• cell imaging, confocal microscopy
• SEM
• inverted microscopy
• microplate reader
• PCR.
• Strong experience in cell culture techniques.
• Proficiency in PCR, imaging, and cell characterization. 

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.