Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate-1

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Food Science & Technology

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

• The primary responsibility of this position is to conduct laboratory experiments as it relates to projects supporting the National Center for Electron Beam Research in general and the Food and Environmental Microbiology program specifically
• Design, plan, coordinate and conduct experiments associated with the different funded/unfunded projects
• Operating routine laboratory equipment
• Compile the results of the different experiments and prepare them for scientific presentation and for publication in peer-reviewed journals
• The laboratory experiments will involve microbiology or molecular microbiology or molecular biology techniques and protocols
• The laboratory experiments could also involve alanine dosimetry, B3 film dosimetry and gafchromic film dosimetry
• Skills relating to bacterial cell culture, mammalian cell culture, gene amplification techniques, cloning etc.
• Able to acquire skills related to “omics” technologies such as genomics, transcriptomics and metabolomics
• The laboratory experiments will involve bacteriology, virology and protozoology as needed
• Responsible for conducting and/or overseeing different experiments related to the topic of eBeam and ionizing technologies
• Provide oversight of the laboratory’s activities as and when needed
• Serve as the Laboratory Manager and will involve supervisory activities (listed below)
• Responsibility to ensure the safe operations of the laboratory and therefore will be the delegate to the PI in terms of biological safety and environmental health and safety
• Responsible for ensuring that all SOPs and protocols are up to date and that everyone in the laboratory adheres to these protocols
• Develop QA measures in the laboratory
• Identify the necessary personnel or entities to repair equipment as and when needed
• Carry out duties and responsibilities with minimal supervision. However, it is critical that the scientist confers with the PI on a regular basis to ensure that the projects are on time and on budget
• Develop productive research collaborations with researchers around the campus and elsewhere
• Function independently and productively
• Supervise undergraduate students, graduate students and also as needed on occasion supervise other post doctoral scientists
• On occasion may be called upon to travel, assist with the organization of technical workshops and assist with hosting national and international visitors
• Manage the different activities in the laboratory on as needed basis
• Other duties as required.

Required Education and experience:

• An earned Ph.D. in either microbiology, virology, veterinary sciences, biology, or any STEM field that is related to the research activities being pursued in the food and environmental microbiology program
• Demonstrated experience in microbiology/virology/molecular biology

Required knowledge skills and abilities:

• Strong computer competencies with contemporary communication tools such as emails, video conferencing, and messaging
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to travel as needed including nights and weekends and out of county events.

Preferred knowledge skills and abilities:

• Practical hands-on knowledge with eBeam technology and dosimetry

• Be involved in the organization and execution of annual hands-on eBeam and X-ray workshops as needed

this is a grant funded position

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.

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