Job Title Postdoctoral Research Associate Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Research Department Food Science & Technology Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description Job Duties + Conduct fungal fermentation ( Monascus) experiments to develop bioactive compounds. + Collaborate with industry partners in pharmaceutical and food R&D sectors. + Screen and characterize new probiotic strains for functional applications. + Perform microbiome analysis to support research objectives. + Develop and optimize microbial production of functional materials. + Operate and maintain analytical instruments, including HPLC and GC, for compound analysis. + Prepare research reports, presentations, and manuscripts for publication. + Mentor undergraduate/graduate students and contribute to a collaborative lab environment. + Other duties as assigned Equipment Usage + Laboratory Equipment for Fermentation -Bioreactor/Fermenter -Incubators (e.g., for fungal and probiotic cultures) + Analytical Instruments -High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) -Gas Chromatography (GC) + Microbiological Tools -Autoclave -Laminar Flow Hood -Microscopes (for strain analysis -ELISA Machine + General Computing, Data Analysis, STAT analysis and Documentation -Computer Required Education + Ph.D. in Food and Nutrition, Food Science and Technology, or a related field. Preferred Experience + Experience with molecular analysis of gene expression, mouse/rodent colony management, Histochemistry + Prior industry experience in pharmaceutical or food R&D sectors. Required Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities + Good communication and computer skills + Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others 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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.