Associate Research Scientist in Microbial Omics

Baylor University•Waco, TX

2h•Onsite

About The Position

The Wright Group in the Department of Biology at Baylor University is seeking an Associate Research Scientist in Microbial Omics with expertise and independent research in proteomics and/or metabolomics of microbiomes/microbes. The Wright Group is focused on phenotype-driven studies of gut and oral microbiomes. The group has more than 30 interdisciplinary undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral researchers, thus creating a complex and dynamic research setting that spans microbiome sciences, chemical biology, and mass spectrometry-based omics sciences. The Associate Research Scientist will (1) participate in the leadership of projects within the group; (2) develop their own research projects and seek extramural funding as PI, co-PI, or co-I; and (3) play a vital role in ensuring efficient and successful outcomes in the Wright Group by taking on select lab management duties. The Wright Lab seeks an individual who has been and will continue to develop science at the cutting edge of microbial/microbiome proteomics and/or metabolomics. The successful applicant will engage in metabolomics and DDA and/or DIA metaproteomics in the group, facilitating method development and deployment and data analysis. The individual should have expertise and a track record of productivity as demonstrated by papers, invited presentations, and patents. The individual will be expected to facilitate ongoing projects in the Wright Lab, help develop new research proposals, and provide day-to-day management of operations of the scientific laboratory. Lab management responsibilities may include managing the inventory of lab chemicals and supplies, maintaining equipment, ensuring safety protocols are followed, maintain compliance with Baylor research expectations, and coordinating with outside vendors. The successful applicant will also help supervise undergraduate and graduate researchers, provide training in lab techniques and lab safety, and work with the group Research Coordinator to onboard new researchers. The breakdown of responsibilities will be approximately 70% research and 30% lab management.

Requirements

A Ph.D. and one year of relevant work experience are required.
Ph.D. should be in a discipline relevant to the position.
Experience in an academic or similar lab setting, preferably in chemical biology, proteomics, and/or microbiology
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
Familiarity with safety protocols, chemical hygiene plans, and lab instrumentation
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

A Ph.D. and three years relevant work experience are preferred.
Student mentoring experience

Responsibilities

Participate in the leadership of ongoing research projects
Participate in the mentorship of postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and undergraduate students
Develop new research projects at the cutting edge of proteomics and metabolomics of microbiomes
Participate in existing collaborations and develop new internal and external collaborations for the Wright Group
Write proposals for extramural funding as Co-I, Co-I, or PI
Provide training to Wright Group researchers
Assure safe laboratory operations and assure all researchers are compliant with Baylor EH&S
Maintain laboratory instrumentation and serve as a liaison for repairs, service, and new installations
Work with the Wright Group Research Coordinator to assure the lab maintains necessary items
Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission
Ability to comply with university policies
Maintain regular and punctual attendance