Postdoctoral Research Associate

Required Application Materials

A single PDF or Word document containing a resume, letter of interest, and a list of the names and contact information for three (3) professional references is required to apply.

Important Instructions:

When prompted to upload your “resume”, upload your combined documents as one file.

• Please do not upload documents to “Cover Letter” or “References”.

If the required application materials were not uploaded at the “resume” prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file.

Job Summary

The Research Assistant/ Associate is responsible for assigned activities in the research laboratory with limited supervision from the Laboratory Supervisor or Principal Investigator (P.I.). The candidate is responsible for performing high-level laboratory procedures relating to the laboratory's ongoing program and completing documentation of experimental data in a timely fashion. Assists with monitoring inventory and ordering of laboratory supplies. This position will conduct research related to hemostasis, thrombosis, inflammation, and cancer biology involving the use of cutting-edge functional genomics, biochemical, and molecular biology techniques, and mouse handling.

The Research Assistant/Associate role will be filled according to the education, technical skills, direct relevant research experience, and qualifications of the selected candidate. Refer to Required Education and Experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducts experiments, collects, and analyzes data.
• Oversees the maintenance of lab supplies, equipment, and inventory control.
• Maintains lab notebooks and records, supplies, and samples in a well-organized and accurate manner.
• Participates in biosafety and biomedical research-related training and maintains compliance with all safety training and requirements.
• Acts as a liaison to other departmental personnel, outside investigators, and vendors.
• Acts as a leader for lab programs and staff in assigned areas.
• Activities include performing all necessary biochemical, molecular, and cell biology techniques to conduct the research.
• Responsible for laboratory activities to isolate and culture the cells under sterile conditions.
• Responsible for handling small laboratory animals and performing various research procedures, including genotyping, maintaining mice colonies, blood collection, tail-vein and other injections, and surgical procedures.
• Responsible for performing research work semi-independently with guidance from the mentor after the initial training (no formal training, learned during performing the job functions).
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Research Assistant

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or related field.
• Previous work experience in a research laboratory is preferred.

Research Associate

• Master's degree in Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or related field.
• Two (2) years of work experience in a research laboratory.
• Direct experience related to this research field is preferred.

Research Associate Senior

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or related field.
• Three (3) years of work experience in a research laboratory.
• Direct experience related to this research field is preferred.

Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

• Demonstrates excellent lab knowledge, adaptability, decision making, problem solving, informing, communication skills, and positively maintain professional and lab relationships.
• Remains accountable and willing to accept supervision and work well with others.
• Remains in compliance with all institutional training and code of conduct .
• Adheres to safe working practices.
• Demonstrates a drive for excellence and innovative skills.

About The University of Texas at Tyler and UT Tyler Health Science Center

The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 14 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls over 10,000 students and consists of six colleges.

Designated an R2 research institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, UT Tyler supports our surrounding region through innovation intended to uplift communities, spearhead sustainability initiatives, preserve ecosystems and support entrepreneurship. UT Tyler has the highest Carnegie classification in East Texas.

Providing exceptional patient care, comprehensive education and innovative research, The University of Texas at Tyler Health Science Center and UT Health East Texas combine to serve as the university medical center for Northeast Texas and beyond.

For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about.

Additional Information

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

For more information regarding benefits offered by UT Tyler, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/offices/human-resources/employees/benefits.

Clinical Position Requirements

Clinical positions require pre-screening through our Occupational Health department, including a drug test. Employees are required to obtain annual influenza vaccines.

EEO Statement

The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.