Research Assistant I
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7371542 (Ref:26371-en_US)
Posted: September 29, 2026
Job Description
Summary
A position for a high level research professional is available for a motivated and independent research professional in a cancer immunotherapy laboratory with additional opportunities in transplantation tolerance. The ideal candidate will have exceptional laboratory skills in tissue culture, animal husbandry, PCR, and immunologic assays. In addition to project management and technical responsibilities, the ideal job candidate will be well-trained in cell therapy GMP for direct participation in the manufacturing of cell products. Ability to trouble-shoot independently, evaluate new techniques, write technical reports, and liaise with industry will also be critical attributes.
Job Duties
- Performs basic research laboratory techniques and animal husbandry
- Assists others with basic research laboratory techniques and animal husbandry
- Performs cell therapy GMP productions
- Assists and supervises others is the production of cell therapy GMP products
- Summarizes and reports innovations in cell therapy GMP manufacturing techniques
- Liaises with industrial contacts to assist in clinical translation of cell therapy GMP manufacturing techniques
- 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's degree in basic science or a related field.
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.
