Research Assistant I
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7268548 (Ref:20144-en_US)
Posted: August 1, 2024
Job Description
Summary
This research assistant position in the laboratory aims to meet our requirement for an experienced researcher to conduct pre-IND enabling studies utilizing adoptive cell-based therapies for cancer treatment. Experiments will be conducted using proper laboratory techniques and analyze data using advanced statistical methods to prepare detailed reports for lab supervisor's assessment. The candidate for this position should have experience in molecular biology techniques, cell staining and western blotting techniques.
Job Duties
- Western Blotting and cell staining analysis
- Operate all instrumentation needed for the projects (training will be provided as needed)
- Document experimental procedures in precise details
- Collect and compile imaging and cell protein data
- Prepare reagents and solutions, and perform experimental work as needed, including cell staining, western blotting
- and protein purification
- Troubleshoot problematic results
- Implement protein biochemistry techniques needed for experiments specific to lab
- Maintain laboratory organization, monitor cell protein imaging and conduct supply ordering
- Optimize novel assays and protocols under supervision of the principal investigator
- Perform other related job duties as assigned
- Conduct bench-level scientific tasks and preparing thoroughly documented materials essential for FDA IND-enabling studies.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a Basic Science or a related field.
- Two years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in basic science or a related field.
- The ideal candidate for this position should possess substantial expertise in cell-based therapies and drug development initiatives.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission, and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. - Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective. - Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve. - Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.
