HSC Research Associate

About the role

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) seeks a specialized researcher to join our dynamic team. This position involves probing mechanisms of P-glycoprotein, integrating resources, and conducting research using state-of-the-art techniques.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Occasional duties as assigned

Requirements

• Master's degree or specialized academic training beyond the Bachelor's level in a particular field of science or engineering
• 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
• Experience tracking research data in Excel

Benefits

• Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Pay

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.