Research Assistant I
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7372962 (Ref:26586-en_US)
Posted: October 21, 2026
Job Description
Summary
The center for cardiac engineering and regenerative medicine in the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery is seeking an enthusiastic Research Assistant I to support with research projects in the field of cardiomyocyte biology and cardiac regeneration. Both human tissue samples and sophisticated animal models will be utilized and analyzed using the most advanced technologies. The Research Assistant I will work under the general guidance of a principal investigator. Prior experience in the field of immunology is highly desired.
Job Duties
Laboratory experiment responsibilities (50%)
- Conduct and oversee in vitro or in vivo experiments using human or mouse samples.
- Assist in the experiments of other researchers.
- Manage animal husbandry and health within animal facilities, including genotyping and weaning.
- Organize experimental schedules.
- Collect human and mice tissues/blood for single cell preparations.
- Write regular reports detailing project development, progress, and findings, and presenting these at lab meetings.
- Generate figures and tables for manuscripts, grants, and oral/poster presentation.
Manage transfers and activities in collaboration with other labs (40%)
- Maintain antibody banks.
- Perform immunohistochemistry, time-of-flight mass cytometry, and imaging mass cytometry.
- DNA, RNA, and protein extraction.
- Sample submissions to and pickups from the BCM or MD Anderson Cancer Center Cores.
Additional assigned duties (10%)
- Regular inspections and maintenance of all laboratory equipment and research materials.
- Managing cryotanks, freezers and refrigerators.
- 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 a related field.
- Experience with hands-on rodent handling and survival surgery.
- Two years of relevant research experience with in vivo and in vitro experimentation.
- Previous experience in immunology or cardiac research.
Work Authorization Requirement:
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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.
