Non-Student Research Assistant

University of North Texas System•Denton, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Chemistry at the University of North Texas is seeking to hire a Research Scientist with experience in cell/tissue culture, specifically in immunology. The successful candidate will support ongoing research projects focused on inflammation, immune cell biology, and related biochemical and cell-based assays. Responsibilities will include maintaining mammalian cell cultures, performing immunology-based experiments, developing and optimizing cell-based assays, analyzing data, training students and junior personnel, maintaining accurate laboratory records, and contributing to manuscript, grant, and report preparation. The candidate will work closely with the principal investigator and other lab members to advance research goals and ensure rigorous, reproducible experimental practices.

Requirements

PhD degree in Immunology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, or a related field.
Experience with mammalian cell culture, tissue culture techniques, and immunology-based assays.
Experience with standard laboratory practices, data analysis, and documentation of experimental procedures.
Strong knowledge of mammalian cell culture and sterile technique.
Experience with immune cell assays, inflammation models, and/or cell-based functional assays.
Familiarity with techniques such as flow cytometry, ELISA, qPCR, Western blotting, microscopy, viability assays, cytokine analysis, and/or transwell-based assays.
Ability to design, troubleshoot, and optimize experimental protocols.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to maintain accurate laboratory notebooks and research records.
Ability to analyze, interpret, and present experimental data.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment.
Commitment to laboratory safety, compliance, and reproducible research practices.

Nice To Haves

PhD in Immunology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, or a closely related discipline.
Experience working with primary immune cells, macrophages, neutrophils, endothelial cells, epithelial cells, or co-culture systems.
Experience with inflammatory disease models, cytokine signaling, innate immunity, or host–pathogen/inflammatory response pathways.

Responsibilities

Maintaining mammalian cell cultures
Performing immunology-based experiments
Developing and optimizing cell-based assays
Analyzing data
Training students and junior personnel
Maintaining accurate laboratory records
Contributing to manuscript, grant, and report preparation
Work closely with the principal investigator (PI) and other lab members to advance research goals and ensure rigorous, reproducible experimental practices.