Senior Research Associate
Company: Texas Tech University
Location: Lubbock
Posted on: May 15, 2022
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Job Description:
Senior Research Associate - Lubbock, TX. Texas Tech University -
The Institute of Environmental and Human HealthDuties: For the
Institute of Environmental and Human Health at Texas Tech
University, duties include: Provide laboratory analyses of milk
samples submitted by the Texas Department of State Health Services
(DSHS). Analyses shall meet laboratory proficiency standards as set
by the National Conference of Interstate Milk Shipments and the
current U.S. Public Health Service Grade "A" Pasteurized Milk
Ordinance. Shall ensure compliance with Chapter 435 of the Texas
Health and Safety Code titled "Dairy Products". Support and
services provided will be consistent with the Statements of Work
and Performance Measures established by TXDSHS program contracts.
Provide laboratory support as needed and directed to the
Bioterrorism Laboratory Response Network capability at TIEHH/TTU to
ensure the uninterrupted accomplishment of its mission. Elements
include the receipt, analyses and reporting of data related to
submitted samples, as well as direct support of designated research
efforts in the biological safety level three (BSL- 3) facility.
Conduct quality control tests. Maintain laboratory instruments to
ensure proper working order and troubleshoot malfunctions when
needed. Prepare test solutions, compounds or reagents for
conducting tests. Shall provide laboratory and other support and
other services as directed by supervisor.Qualifications: A PhD in
Environmental Toxicology, Food Sciences, Chemistry, Microbiology or
related field is required. Two years of research experience is
required.Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of practices and
regulations described in the current "Biosafety in Microbiological
and Biomedical Laboratories" (BMBL). Knowledge of laws pertaining
to the shipping/ receiving of hazardous substances. Knowledge of
laboratory proficiency standards as set by the National Conference
of Interstate Milk Shipments and the current U.S. Public Health
Service Grade "A" Pasteurized Milk Ordinance. Knowledge of
regulations described in Chapter 435 of the Texas Health and Safety
Code titled "Dairy Products". Knowledge of regulatory laboratory
biosafety guidelines. Knowledge of working with pathogens in BSL-3
containment. Certification as a State of Texas Certified Milk
Analyst.EEO/AA/Veteran/Disability Click to apply today. Req .
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