What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Research Associate position at Texas A&M AgriLife?
Job Title
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Agency
Texas A&M Agrilife Research
Department
Food Science & Technology
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Job Responsibilities
- Conduct food chemistry experiments and food composition and metabolic analysis of biological collections by LC-MC and GC-MS.
- Co-author and publish manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals, prepare scientific reports, and present scientific data at local and national conferences.
- Support the PI in the design, plan, conduct, and coordination of experiments in suppport of various research projects.
- Maintain detailed records of data including master data spreadsheets and research protocols.
- Monitor project budgets.
- Manage and lead all current and pending laboratory research as well as coordinate on human clinical trials including IRB approval, recruitment, enrollment, scheduling, data analysis, and data security in a BSL2 laboratory.
- Create sample collection and data analysis protocols.
- Manage a food chemistry laboratory, supervise research undergraduate and graduate students, oversee laboratory supply and equipment purchases and assist in equipment maintenance.
- Prepare and lead annual laboratory audits required by TAMU EHS and IBS committees.
- Interview, hire, and supervise all student worker lab assistants.
- Conduct lab safety and biohazard training for all research nurses and undergraduate and graduate students
- Organize and lead journal club and lab meetings.
- Other duties as required.
Required Education.
- PhD or related degree in food science, food engineering, or related
Preferred Skills, Knowledge or Abilities
- Previous experience with metabolomics of phytochemicals, biological mass spectroscopy, cell culture in the field of human health, fecal/bacterial fermentations, phytochemical extractions, general food processing unit operations, food drying and concentration techniques, use of enzymes in food processing operations
- Experience in the area of human clinical trials or work in areas of health benefits of plant-based foods is a preference.
Required knowledge, skills, abilities:
- Ability to interact and work effectively as a team member. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Good communication and computer skills.
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.
