Research Assistant II - Cell Therapy Research
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7284210 (Ref:20549-en_US)
Posted: October 1, 2024
Job Description
Summary
A Research Assistant position is available at the Center for Cell and Gene Therapy, Baylor College of Medicine. A candidate will assist with performing experiments in animal models of human cancer to select best cell therapy candidates for clinical translation to Phase 1 clinical trials. Models include cell line xenografts, patient-derived xenografts (PDX), and humanized mouse models. The candidate would join a dynamic, diverse, and experienced team of scientists passionate about translational research and clinical trials.
Job Duties
- Collaborate with investigators to initiate and follow-up in vivo experiments (e.g., IVIS imaging, weight measurements).
- Generate and maintain patient-derived xenograft models.
- Generate and maintain mice with a humanized hematopoietic system ("humanized mice").
- Arrange transfer of animals from the breeding colony and maintain colony database.
- Assist with writing reports and manuscripts and present at scientific meetings.
- Lead an independent project (optional).
- Log and maintain experimental notes.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a Basic Science or a related field.
- Three years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in basic science or a related field.
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Experience in developing and evaluating new experimental CAR-T therapies to inform translation to Phase I clinical trials.
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.
