Cardiac Gene Therapy Research Associate (Onsite)

Baylor College of Medicine; Texas; On-site; USD 68,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX is seeking a Research Associate in the Laboratory for Translational Therapeutics to advance cardiac gene therapy research. This onsite role focuses on immunomodulation to reduce heart and lung fibrosis and exploring CRISPR systems, with independent planning, execution, and supervision of key projects using in vitro and in vivo models.

Applicants should have a Master's in Basic Science and at least three years of relevant experience; a PhD is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Basic Science or related field.
• Three years of relevant experience typically as a Research Assistant, Research Technician or Postdoctoral Fellow/Associate.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs rodent surgeries for cardiovascular disease models.
• Plans and executes molecular cloning workflows with minimal oversight.
• Performs in vitro experiments and tissue culture to support vector production.
• Analyzes in vivo and ex vivo data including cardiac measurements.
• May supervise and coordinate activities of less experienced staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cardiovascular biology

Gene therapies

Surgical animal models

Research supervision

Education

Master's degree in Basic Science

PhD preferred

Tools

PCR

Gibson assembly

Cell culture

In vivo models

Job description

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX is seeking a Research Associate in the Laboratory for Translational Therapeutics to advance cardiac gene therapy research. This onsite role focuses on immunomodulation to reduce heart and lung fibrosis and exploring CRISPR systems, with independent planning, execution, and supervision of key projects using in vitro and in vivo models.

Applicants should have a Master's in Basic Science and at least three years of relevant experience; a PhD is preferred.