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LAYIQ - Research Associate at Texas A&M University System, Houston, TX

Experience with airway or lung epithelial biology, ALI culture, immunofluorescence staining, microscopy, qPCR, single-cell sequencing sample preparation, and/or animal model support.
Prior experience in a stem cell and developmental biology, epithelial biology, or lung disease research laboratory is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Experience with human pluripotent stem cell maintenance and directed differentiation, flow cytometry, and standard molecular or cell biology techniques
Knowledge of mammalian cell culture and molecular/cellular biology techniques.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to follow established protocols and troubleshoot experiments.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a research team.
Ability to maintain accurate and timely laboratory records.
Ability to analyze, summarize, and communicate research results.
Ability to train and support students and other laboratory personnel.
Familiarity with biosafety practices, sterile technique, data organization, laboratory inventory management, and animal research compliance requirements.
Ability to assist with animal model-related experimental preparation, monitoring, tissue/sample collection, and downstream analysis under approved protocols.
Why Texas A&M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.
Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
12-15 days of annual paid holidays
Up to eight hours of paid sick leave  and at least  eight hours of paid vacation  each month
Automatic enrollment in the  Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to free  LinkedIn Learning  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
Educational release time and tuition assistance  for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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