Entry-Level Research Assistant: Molecular & Human Genetics

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tran lab at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston is seeking a motivated Research Assistant I to study mechanisms of neuronal resilience and regeneration in the visual system. The candidate will work under direct training from the PI to contribute to multiple projects, gaining hands-on experience in molecular biology, stem cells, gene therapy, disease modeling, and single cell genomics.

Responsibilities include conducting experiments, maintaining an electronic lab notebook, meeting with the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Basic Science or related field.
• Two years of relevant experience.
• Master's degree preferred in basic science or related field.
• Experience with mice/rodents and cell culture is preferred.
• Experience with DNA/RNA/protein for molecular biology techniques is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and conduct laboratory research experiments
• Meet with the PI weekly and present regularly in lab meetings
• Maintain an organized electronic lab notebook
• Perform animal husbandry and related procedures
• Provide support for animal surgeries and genotype records
• Maintain retinal cell and organoid cultures
• Harvest tissues for immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization
• Perform DNA/RNA/protein extraction and molecular biology tasks
• Monitor and order lab supplies and reagents
• Provide administrative support for general lab operations

Skills

Molecular biology

Animal handling

Cell culture

PCR techniques

Immunohistochemistry

Education

Bachelor's degree in Basic Science

Master's degree in basic science

Tools

Immunohistochemistry

Genotyping

Single cell genomics

Job description

The Tran lab at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston is seeking a motivated Research Assistant I to study mechanisms of neuronal resilience and regeneration in the visual system. The candidate will work under direct training from the PI to contribute to multiple projects, gaining hands-on experience in molecular biology, stem cells, gene therapy, disease modeling, and single cell genomics.

Responsibilities include conducting experiments, maintaining an electronic lab notebook, meeting with the