Job Details

TTU Research Scientist - College of Arts & Sciences Microscopy

Position Number: 6244166
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

TTU Research Scientist - College of Arts & Sciences Microscopy
Lubbock
41131BR
Geosciences

Position Description
Contributes to the university's mission through research and service.

Major/Essential Functions
To support CASM's day-to-day operations, including but not limited to: managing laboratory operations; serving as Laboratory Safety Officer; assisting users in preparation of samples for analysis; providing experimental design expertise to facility users; training of new users in appropriate experimental design and instrument use; preparing samples, collecting and interpreting data; and, tracking facility usage.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's of Science (B.S.) degree in a related field. Demonstrated record of effectiveness as a researcher. Should have a record of activity which has contributed to the discipline or field of research.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's of Science (M.S.) degree in a related field
Two years related experience
Demonstrated record of effectiveness and activity as a laboratory-oriented researcher or technician in Life Sciences or a related field.
Experience in one or more of the following skills of work environments
- Sample preparation for transmission electron microscopy
- Preparation and quality control of ultrathin sections
- Transmission electron microscopy
- Flow cytometry
- Cell sorting techniques and maintenance of high viability and sterility
- Paraffin-embedding techniques, and the sectioning of paraffin- and cryo-preserved tissue
- Tissue staining with fluorescent dyes and histological stains
- The analysis and interpret results from optical microscopy, cell cytometry or transmission electron microscopy.
- Demonstrated communication skills
- Working safely in a Bio-Safety Level 2 environment
- Laboratory and project-management
- Communication of scientific and laboratory methods.
- Life science related experimental design and troubleshooting.

Special Instructions to Applicant

Minimum Hire Rate

To apply, visit workattexastech.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.