Non-Student Research Assistant

Title: Non-Student Research Assistant

Employee Classification: Non-Pos Hourly Posting Code

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

Sub Division-Department: UNT-College of Science

Department: UNT-Chemistry-121200

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $30.00 an hour

FTE: 0.48

Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible

The Chemistry Department at the University of North Texas seeks a Research Scientist experienced with cell/tissue culture, specifically in immunology. The successful candidate will support ongoing projects focused on inflammation, immune cell biology, and related biochemical and cell‑based assays. Responsibilities 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 manuscripts, 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.

• PhD degree in Immunology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, or 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 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.

• 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.

Physical Requirements: Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards: No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule: Hours vary.

Driving University Vehicle: No.

Security Sensitive: This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions: Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. Additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

Benefits: Benefits information is available through the University's benefits portal.

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