Postdoctoral Associate

Summary

Dr. Bert O'Malley, (Chancellor of Baylor College of Medicine), holds research labs in the scientific research areas of:

Hormone action

Coactivator function

Eukaryotic gene expression

Gene therapy

Nanotechnology

For more information, please visit: https://profiles.viictr.org/display/BCM/bert-omalley

Job Duties

• Operates all the instrumentation needed for the projects (training will be provided as needed).
• Documents experimental procedures in precise details.
• Collects and compiles imaging and cell culture data.
• Prepares reagents and solutions, and performs experimental work as needed, including live cell experiments and cell culture (2D/3D).
• Troubleshoots problematic results.
• Manages a limited number of mouse colonies.
• Performs animal studies.
• Directly interacts and reports to the drug development team.
• Maintains core laboratory organization, monitors lab reagents and does ordering.
• Optimizes novel assays and protocols under the drug development team guidance.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.
• Plans and conducts experiments, analyzes data, and prepares publications describing results.
• Helps in training and mentoring of lab personnel, including graduate and undergraduate students.
• Maintains good communication with lab leader and members.
• Reads and evaluates literature

Minimum Qualifications

• MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
• No experience required.