Research Technician III

Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, TX

ID: 7144649 (Ref.No. 15800-en_US)
Posted: May 11, 2023
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Summary

We are looking for highly motivated candidates to join a team of physician scientists, scientists, postdoctoral fellows, technicians and graduate students to support research on cancer immunotherapy using CAR T cells. The Research Technician III will provide responsible technical assistance in support of research projects by completing assignments requiring a basic knowledge of fundamental techniques and practices related to basic and translational research in cellular immunotherapy of cancer. Will work under supervision in accordance with general plans approved by the principal investigator.

Job Duties

Perform research experiments to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific investigations
Record and summarize research data generated from experiments
Coordinate ordering, shipping and receiving of research materials
Aseptic cell culture for production, maintenance and propagation of tumor lines and CAR T cells
Genetic engineering techniques like PCR, cloning, retroviral transduction and library preparations
Flow cytometry alongside immunological assays including multiplex assays, ELISA, ELISPOT and Western blotting
Work with small rodent models of cancer
Immunohistochemistry and associated image analysis
Use of office suite, instrument interface and other software for data collation and analysis
Assist in testing of research samples and administrative tasks involved in conduct of clinical trial
Perform research experiments to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific investigations in cell and gene therapy applications under the supervision of principal investigator
Record and summarize research data generated from experiments, prepare figures and analyze for presentations and publications
Coordinate ordering, shipping and receiving of research materials

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a Basic Science or related field. Four years of related experience may substitute for degree requirement.
One year of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in a related field
Experience working in research laboratory
Experience working with tissue culture, T cells, animals models, retroviral/lentiviral transduction, phage library maintenance

Baylor College of Medicine requires employees to be fully vaccinated -subject to approved exemptions-against vaccine-preventable diseases including, but not limited to, COVID-19 and influenza.

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.

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