Research Associate - Cardiovascular Biology
Listed on 2026-08-22
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Research/Development
Research Scientist, Research Assistant/Associate, Clinical Research
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m.
- 5 p.m.
Step into a pivotal role as a Research Associate and help drive groundbreaking discoveries. You will be an integral part of the Laboratory for Translational Therapeutics, supporting our mission to develop innovative strategies for treating human disease. In this dynamic position, you will focus on controlling immunomodulation to reduce heart and lung fibrosis and harnessing novel CRISPR systems to conquer bioenergetic deficiencies.
You will take ownership of your research, directly shaping our success through expert planning, execution, and occasional supervision of vital projects centered on mammalian cell culture and molecular cloning workflows. Candidates with strong surgical skills are encouraged to apply.
- Plans, directs and conducts research experiments.
- Evaluates and analyzes data.
- Develops research techniques and performs applications required for specific research projects.
- May conduct literature searches and summarize information in an appropriate format for a particular study.
- Documents results of experiments and reports to principal investigators.
- May supervise, schedule and coordinate the activities of less experienced research staff.
- Performs routine Tissue Culture duties including media preparation, cell line thawing, expansion, and cryopreservation.
- Executes standard cloning sub-routines including PCR amplification, restriction enzyme digestion, ligation, and bacterial transformation.
- Oversees the maintenance of specialized lab equipment and ensures a safe, compliant laboratory environment.
- Performs other job related duties as assigned.
- Master's degree in Basic Science or a related field. Experience in lieu of degree will not be accepted.
- Three years of relevant experience typically as a Research Assistant, Research Technician or Postdoctoral Fellow/Associate.
- PhD in a related field
- Strong surgical skills highly desired
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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