Senior Research Associate

Job Description

Texas A&M Institute for Genome Sciences & Society

Commensurate

College Station, Texas

Staff

The Texas A&M Institute for Genome Sciences and Society (TIGSS) aims to improve the lives of humans and animals and advance agricultural productivity through genome research. We function as a virtual institute to unite genome scientists with researchers in the field of genomics technology and bioinformatics science. The work we do will shape the future of the field of genome sciences and the world.

To learn more, visit https://genomics.tamu.edu/.

The Texas A&M University Preclinical and Phenotyping Core (TPPC) is seeking a highly motivated Senior Research Associate to oversee the operation, maintenance, and user support of the Hyperion Imaging Mass Cytometer (IMC). This position will serve as the primary technical specialist for the IMC platform and will provide comprehensive IMC core services, including user consultation, sample processing, instrument operation, training, quality control, data acquisition, and technical support.

The successful candidate will also contribute to additional TPPC core services as needed.

Salary:
Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.

• This position is funded from grant and/or contract funding, which is renewed through provisions of the grantor of the contract. Therefore, this position is contingent upon continuation of funding from these grants and/or contracts, as well as satisfactory job performance
• This position may require up to 2% or more travel.
• This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.

• Design, plan, coordinate, and conduct experiments supporting investigator-initiated research projects and core facility services.
• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, calibrate, and perform preventive maintenance on Imaging Mass Cytometry (Hyperion) and other assigned core instrumentation.
• Develop, optimize, validate, and implement standard and specialized laboratory protocols and workflows.
• Collect, analyze, interpret, and document experimental data using appropriate software and statistical methods.
• Ensure accurate recordkeeping, quality control, compliance with SOPs, and adherence to institutional safety and regulatory requirements.
• Recommend and implement improvements to laboratory procedures, workflows, and equipment performance.
• Coordinate instrument scheduling, monitor performance metrics, and communicate with vendors regarding maintenance and service as needed.

• Train faculty, staff, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and undergraduate students on proper operation of Imaging Mass Cytometry instrumentation and associated workflows.
• Develop and maintain user training materials, SOPs, and instructional documentation.
• Provide technical consultation, troubleshooting, and ongoing support to core users.
• Monitor user competency and ensure compliance with laboratory policies and safety procedures.

• Analyze, summarize, and interpret experimental results for investigators and collaborators.
• Contribute to scientific publications, technical reports, presentations, and grant proposals.
• Assist with development of new assays, technologies, and core service capabilities.
• Maintain documentation required for research projects, quality assurance, and funding activities.

• Assist with daily operation of the core facility, including scheduling, inventory management, reagent procurement, equipment maintenance records, and service documentation.
• Maintain instrument usage logs, quality assurance records, and…