Research Assistant I - Neurodegeneration/ Neuroimmunology
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7310363 (Ref:22451-en_US)
Posted: June 12, 2025
Job Description
Summary
The Margaret M. and Albert B. Alkek Department of Medicine, Section of Immunology, Allergy and Rheumatology at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Research Assistant I to join our team. This position will coordinate the day-to-day operations of Dr. David B. Corry's research projects. The ideal candidate must be detail oriented, able to multitask, and work in a quick pace environment. Performs responsible research work that requires planning, completing, and occasionally supervising limited research projects in accordance with general plans approved by the supervisor.
Job Duties
- Handle and culture of mouse brain, human brain tissue, and other tissues.
- Collect documents and interpret results of experiments and report results to Dr. Corry.
- Document the receipt of ordered items and maintain a proper inventory of supplies.
- Select and determine appropriate research procedures.
- Oversee the maintenance of lab equipment and environment.
- Proficiency with a number of experimental protocols including molecular, immunologic, and histopathologic methods, will also be required, but will be taught.
- Perform other job related duties as assigned.
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.
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.
