Research Assistant I

Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, TX

ID: 7279924 (Ref.No. 20481-en_US)
Posted: 2 months ago

Job Description

Summary

The researcher will conduct research on a mouse model of brain infection that requires planning, completing, and occasionally supervising limited research projects in accordance with general plans approved by Dr. Corry. The position requires mouse manipulation through IACUC-approved protocols.

Job Duties

Designs and conducts research experiments.
Collects, compiles and analyzes data.
Conducts literature searches and summarizes information in an appropriate format for a particular study.
Documents and interprets results of experiments and reports to principal investigators.
May develop and modify computer programs.
Selects and determines appropriate research procedures.
Oversees the maintenance of lab equipment and environment.
May assign activities to less experienced research staff.
Performs other job related duties as assigned.
Specific duties:
- The position requiresthe handling and culturing of mouse brain and other tissues, and the handling and culture of human brain tissue.
- Proficiency with a number of experimental protocols including molecular, immunologic, and histopathologic methods, will also be required, but will be taught.

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.

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.

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