Senior Research Associate

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Position type: Full-Time 12-Month
Department: 182000 - Department of Comparative Bio Scien
Location: Main Campus - Starkville, MS
Categories: Professional
Position Open Date: Mar 11 2025

The Department of Comparative Biomedical Sciences at Mississippi State University is recruiting a full-time Senior Research Associate to support human and animal research with emphasis in the area of cancer therapeutics. The successful candidate will support targeted/untargeted metabolomics’ approaches by managing two LC-MS/MS instruments located in the College of Veterinary Medicine. Prior “hands on” experience with LC-MS/MS instrumentation and utilization of appropriate software, for enabling chemical compound identification/annotation, is required.

In addition, prior experience in the utilization of in vitro / ex vivo / in vivo cancer models for the development of experimental / translational cancer therapeutics, is a must. The position will be based in Starkville, Mississippi.

• 1. Oversee day-to-day operations of mass spectrometry facility including cleanliness, monitoring and calibration as well as routine maintenance of instruments.
• 2. Develop/optimize sample preparation protocols as well as analytical methods for both targeted and untargeted approaches and analyses.
• 3. Establish in vitro / ex vivo / in vivo cancer models for the development of cancer therapeutics.
• 4. Engage with opportunities for other collaborative research projects.
• 5. Participate in conferences / workshops / other career development events to stay current on the field including technologies involved.
• 6. Other duties as assigned.

A PhD in Biomedical Sciences, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Toxicology, Cancer Biology or a related discipline is required for this position. The successful candidate must have a minimum of three years of relevant training / experience and must possess the skills needed to organize and manage all assigned duties.

Applicants with prior experience in managing mass spectrometry instrumentation, performing metabolomics analysis and utilizing in vitro / ex vivo / in vivo cancer models are particularly encouraged to apply.

Applicants must possess the skills needed to organize and manage the assigned duties including ability for excellent organization, communication and teamwork.

Applicants should be able to lift containers up to 20 lbs.

All applicants must apply online jobs.msstate.edu and attach a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, and complete contact information for at least three professional references. Send any inquiries to:
Dr. Michail Panagiotidis (mp2358) and Dr. Matthew Ross (mrosstate.edu), Department of Comparative Biomedical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine.

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Advertised: Mar 11 2025 Central Daylight Time
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