"Researcher 2 Nat Phys Science - (495310 )"

Job Details

Department: Pharmacological & Pharmaceutic

Salary: Commensurate with Experience/Education

Description:

Provides expertise in support of research projects in engineering, biology, mathematics, statistics, computer science, physics, etc. Prepares and edits research papers, proposal, and reports. Performs advanced testing procedures and analyses of data. May prepare samples for testing. Performs advanced testing procedure and performs analyses of data. Makes uses of a variety of specialized equipment typical within area of specialization. May contribute to grant proposal development. Ensures experiments are performed according to specifications. May make recommendations to changes in procedure, processes, or experimental design. Possesses, understands, and applies an advanced knowledge of a professional natural, physical, or engineering field or multiple fields of specialization to develop unique and new approaches or ideas. Understands and uses research tools and equipment and utilizes effective management techniques.

1. Plans and conducts research in one or more large and complex areas of specialization.
2. Reviews progress of projects. May liaison with other areas of specialization to obtain support or technical expertise for projects.
3. Defines procedures or processes to be used in the experimental processes.
4. May personally conduct important and/or technically complex investigations.
5. Operates with considerable latitude for unreviewed action.
6. Reviews and evaluates the effectiveness of personnel.

MQ: Master's Degree with 5 years experience. All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.

Description:
The Department of Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Sciences (PPS)at the College of Pharmacy, University of Houston invites applications for a full-time Researcher Nat Science position in the areas of pharmaceutics and pharmacokinetics. The primary responsibility is to lead the day-to-day effort in conducting research in the lab as the researcher scientist for the research group; will participate in conducting experiment, sample collection and analysis, data analysis, prepare reports and manuscripts, present at conferences, and participate in grant writing in the areas of LCMS analysis of drugs/extracts/metabolites, disease biomarkers, proteomics and metabolomics in preclinical and clinical samples.

The researcher scientist is expected to perform all duties described in the assigned projects, including skills but not limited to (1) develop and validate LCMS2 methods for analyzing small and large molecules, and metabolites in biospecimen, herbal extracts and drug formulation, endogenous substrates, and proteins and peptides; (2) develop LCMS global and targeted proteomic and metabolomic workflow for research projects in the lab; (3) Perform metabolite profiling and DMPK studies; (4) train, supervise, and mentor graduate students and postdocs in LCMS techniques, when required; (5) prepare data for reports, manuscript, and grant submission; (6) present research at national and international meetings.

The University of Houston, with one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation, seeks to recruit and retain a diverse community of scholars. Please attach a CV, cover letter, and a research statement. Three letters of recommendation and the email addresses of your references are required.

The University of Houston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Additionally, the University prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

Qualifications:
Master’s Degree with 5 years of experience. Skill Level: Possesses, understands, and applies an advanced knowledge of a professional natural, physical, or engineering field or multiple fields of specialization to develop unique and new approaches or ideas. understands and uses research tools and equipment, and utilizes effective management techniques. Duties: Plans and conducts research in one or more large and complex areas of specialization. Reviews progress of projects. May liaison with other areas of specialization to obtain support or technical expertise for projects. Defines procedures or processes to be used in the experimental processes. May personally conduct important and/or technically complex investigations. Supervision: Operates with considerable latitude for unreviewed action. Reviews and evaluates the effectiveness of personnel.

Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in medicine, pharmacy, or other relevant fields with 5 more years of LCMS experience in an academic or industry setting.

Notes to Applicant:
Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested of an appointee. All positions at the University of Houston are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

Required Attachments by Candidate
Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Research Statement. Letters of Recommendation upon request.

*The major Mass spectrometry equipment installed in our facility (our platform):
1. MALDI Imaging mass spectrometry: Thermo Scientific™ Orbitrap Exploris™ 480 Mass Spectrometer with MALDI
2.Thermo Scientific™ Orbitrap Exploris™ 480 Mass Spectrometer with Vanquish Flex UHPLC System or Vanquish Neo UHPLC System
4. SCIEX Triple Quad™ 7500 LC-MS/MS System – QTRAP® Ready
5. SCIEX Triple Quad™ 5500 LC-MS/MS System – QTRAP® Ready (2 equipment)
6. Mass spectrometry (MS) techniques: electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (ESI-MS), atmospheric pressure chemical ionization mass spectrometry (APCI-MS) and matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization mass spectrometry (MALDI-MS).

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.