HSC Research Associate
Position Description
Performs specialized work in the planning, conducting and/or supervising of P-glycoprotein research at TTUHSC. Will have the opportunity to be exposed to state-of-the-art techniques involving biochemistry, molecular biology, yeast cell culture, enzymology and biophysical methods. Responsible for participating in, planning, scheduling and/or supervising research projects and the interpretation of the results for publication. Work is performed under general supervision with evaluation based on accomplishment of assigned objectives and overall effectiveness of project. May supervise research and student assistants.
Major/Essential Functions
- Probe the mechanisms of P-glycoprotein.
- Integrate resources, policies, and information to determine procedures, solutions and other outcomes.
- Maintain appropriate documentation related to all experiments.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree or specialized academic training beyond the Bachelor's level in a particular field of science or engineering equivalent to a Master's degree. Knowledge of modern research practices, the methods, resources, and standards thereof.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ph.D. degree in biomedical sciences.
- Prior experience in site-directed mutagenesis, yeast transformations, drug resistance assays, membrane protein purifications and ATPase activity assays.
- Experience with tryptophan fluorescence spectroscopy, fluorescence quenching and lifetime analysis, as well as protein labeling with cysteine-specific fluorescence probes and LRET techniques, is desirable.
- Experience tracking research data in Excel.
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