Cardiac Gene Therapy Research Associate with CRISPR

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a Research Associate in Cardiac Gene Therapy to join the Laboratory for Translational Therapeutics in Houston, TX. This onsite role focuses on controlling immunomodulation for heart and lung fibrosis and novel CRISPR approaches to bioenergetic deficiencies.

You will own research projects with planning, execution, and supervision of vital tasks using in vitro and in vivo models, with emphasis on independent project advancement and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Master's degree required; experience in lieu of degree will not be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs rodent surgeries for cardiovascular disease models (e.g., LAD ligation).
• Plans and executes molecular cloning workflows with minimal oversight.
• Performs in vitro experiments and routine tissue culture to support vector production.
• Acquires, processes, and analyzes in vivo/ex vivo data including cardiac measurements.
• May supervise and coordinate activities of less experienced research staff.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Education

Master's degree in Basic Science or related field

PhD in a related field

Job description

Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a Research Associate in Cardiac Gene Therapy to join the Laboratory for Translational Therapeutics in Houston, TX. This onsite role focuses on controlling immunomodulation for heart and lung fibrosis and novel CRISPR approaches to bioenergetic deficiencies.

You will own research projects with planning, execution, and supervision of vital tasks using in vitro and in vivo models, with emphasis on independent project advancement and collaboration with