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The Research Scientist, under general supervision, designs, performs, and analyzes experiments. Mentors students on analyzing and preparing data results.
 

Responsibilities:

• 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 and develop proposals.Train and mentor students and postdocs 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. 
• Design bioreactor and 3D cell culture.
• Designs, performs, and analyzes experiments consistent with project objectives. Conducts independent research aligned with the TAMUS member’s mission. Keeps detailed records of procedures and data.
• Mentors students on analyzing and preparing data results.
• Validates strategic decision-aid models.
• Develops procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy of data collection and analyses.
• Identifies, assimilates, and synthesizes data needed for computer models and manages databases relating to statistical and related software.
• -Maintains expertise with the latest hardware and software technologies for statistical and numerical data analyses. Keeps up-to-date on scientific research via reading of literature, etc. Attends scientific meetings and seminars for research enhancement.
• Prepares data for publication and presentation. Writes grants and proposals to acquire external funding.
• Coordinates laboratory activities. Maintains laboratory instrumentation and follows applicable safety standards.
• Other duties as required.

Required Education and Experience:

• Ph.D. in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience. (e.g., Cell Biology, Tissue Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Molecular Biology). 
• Six (6) years of related experience

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a research team.
• Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to relocate to College Station Texas
• Supervisory skills.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency in PCR, imaging, and cell characterization.
• Postdoctoral experience in cell culture techniques
• Strong background or motivation to learn molecular biology and gut biome. 

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.