Research Scientist - Microbiology & Molecular Genetics

UTHealth Houston•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring a Research Scientist (Full-time) to join the UTHealth Houston McGovern Medical School Department of Microbiology & Molecular Genetics in Houston, Texas. In this role, you will conduct research in the field of microbiology and bacterial pathogenesis. More specifically, the individual will design and perform experiments to investigate the effects of dietary compounds on the physiology, metabolism, and virulence of Fusobacterium nucleatum. You will use molecular genetics, microbiological, biochemical, and microscopy approaches to characterize bacterial gene regulation, biofilm formation, and host-associated virulence mechanisms. The ideal candidate for this role should have expertise in microbiology and molecular genetics, including experience in bacterial genetics, molecular cloning, gene expression analysis, and general microbiology laboratory techniques. What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.

Requirements

Doctorate Degree required
2 years of experience in a related research environment and have verifiable publications within the field of the research project required
Expertise in Microbiology & molecular genetics, including experience in bacterial genetics, molecular cloning, gene expression analysis, and general microbiology laboratory techniques, strongly preferred.
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

Responsibilities

Conducts executes and assists in interpreting the results of complex scientific experiments using advanced equipment, complex technique methods, and procedures.
Evaluates and interprets data analysis to support publications. Prepares results: for publication, presentation at meetings, or direct communication with faculty members.
Determines project feasibility in terms of staff, time, and resources.
Plans and performs quantitative and qualitative research procedures in various scientific areas. Identifies ideas for new research projects by partnering with key stakeholders. Formulates a project and implements experiments to execute the research project.
Assists the principal investigator in writing and submitting grant applications.
Stays abreast of new research progress and technological advances to upgrade research skills and produce accurate results. Researches literature for new progress and technological advances to upgrade research skills.
Maintains lab equipment, assists in necessary repairs, and promotes a safe laboratory environment. Ensures direct reports follow safety procedures and attend basic safety training courses.
As a senior member of the lab, may lead lab meetings and mentor junior lab members, including staff, students, and postdocs.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
Awesome retirement/pension plan
Free financial and legal counseling
Free mental health counseling services
Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
Resources for child and elder care