Research Assistant I

Summary

The renowned Center for Cell and Gene Therapy at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a highly qualified research assistant to work in the laboratory of Dr. Masataka Suzuki. The laboratory’s research focuses on cancer immunotherapies, specifically oncolytic viro-immunotherapy and chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy, to improve the treatment of various solid tumors. Dr. Suzuki is planning to further improve and evaluate these agents in in vitro and in vivo models. 

Job Duties

• Performs routine technical laboratory procedures listed independently.
• They will be planning and designing their task independently. This role will be providing instruction and mentorship to lower level technicians/students.
• Molecular biology experiments including cloning.
• In vitro immunological assays using both human immune and cancer cells.
• Small animal experiments.
• Enters data into research database.
• Clean equipment and work area.
• Orders laboratory supplies and equipment.
• Performs 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 degree in a biotechnology, immunology or related field.

 

 

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.