Posted July 10, 2026
HSC Research Associate
Lubbock, Texas, United States
Full Time
Reference: 45385BR
Position Description
Performs specialized work in the planning, conducting and/or supervising of P-glycoprotein research at TTUHSC. Will have the opportunity to be exposed to state-of-the-art techniques involving biochemistry, molecular biology, yeast cell culture, enzymology and biophysical methods. Responsible for participating in, planning, scheduling and/or supervising research projects and the interpretation of the results for publication. Work is performed under general supervision with evaluation based on accomplishment of assigned objectives and overall effectiveness of project. May supervise research and student assistants.
Department
CBB Lbk Genl
Major/Essential Functions
Occasional Duties
Other Duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree or specialized academic training beyond the Bachelor's level in a particular field of science or engineering equivalent to a Master's degree. Knowledge of modern research practices, the methods, resources, and standards thereof.
In accordance with Texas Executive Order GA-48 and applicable state or federal law, this position may involve access to, work on, or conduct research involving critical infrastructure. It will require background checks, including, but not limited to, criminal history and other security-related screenings. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of these checks.
Preferred Qualifications
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
Jeanne Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website at https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx.
Performs specialized work in the planning, conducting and/or supervising of P-glycoprotein research at TTUHSC. Will have the opportunity to be exposed to state-of-the-art techniques involving biochemistry, molecular biology, yeast cell culture, enzymology and biophysical methods. Responsible for participating in, planning, scheduling and/or supervising research projects and the interpretation of the results for publication. Work is performed under general supervision with evaluation based on accomplishment of assigned objectives and overall effectiveness of project. May supervise research and student assistants.
Department
CBB Lbk Genl
Major/Essential Functions
- Probe the mechanisms of P-glycoprotein.
- Integrate resources, policies, and information to determine procedures, solutions and other outcomes.
- Maintain appropriate documentation related to all experiments.
Occasional Duties
Other Duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree or specialized academic training beyond the Bachelor's level in a particular field of science or engineering equivalent to a Master's degree. Knowledge of modern research practices, the methods, resources, and standards thereof.
In accordance with Texas Executive Order GA-48 and applicable state or federal law, this position may involve access to, work on, or conduct research involving critical infrastructure. It will require background checks, including, but not limited to, criminal history and other security-related screenings. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of these checks.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ph.D. degree in biomedical sciences.
- Prior experience in site-directed mutagenesis, yeast transformations, drug resistance assays, membrane protein purifications and ATPase activity assays.
- Experience with tryptophan fluorescence spectroscopy, fluorescence quenching and lifetime analysis, as well as protein labeling with cysteine-specific fluorescence probes and LRET techniques, is desirable.
- Experience tracking research data in Excel.
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
Jeanne Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website at https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx.
