Immunology Research Assistant I – Translational Lab

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston is seeking a Research Assistant I to support Dr. Mysore's translational immunology lab within the Department of Pediatrics at Texas Children's Hospital. The role involves performing experiments, processing specimens, maintaining records, and assisting with regulatory and operational tasks in a collaborative academic setting.

Occasional weekends may be required. A Bachelor's degree in a basic science and at least two years of relevant experience are required;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Basic Science or a related field.
• Two years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, coordinate, and perform experiments using established laboratory techniques.
• Plan timelines and execute studies with minimal day‑to‑day oversight.
• Perform immune cell phenotyping and functional analyses using flow cytometry and microscopy.
• Maintain PBMCs and conduct tissue collection and histologic staining as needed.
• Isolate nucleic acids (DNA/RNA) and ensure quality control.

Skills

Independent work

Scientific judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Basic Science

Master's degree in basic science

Tools

Flow cytometry

PCR

DNA/RNA extraction

PBMC isolation

Cell sorting

Job description

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston is seeking a Research Assistant I to support Dr. Mysore's translational immunology lab within the Department of Pediatrics at Texas Children's Hospital. The role involves performing experiments, processing specimens, maintaining records, and assisting with regulatory and operational tasks in a collaborative academic setting.

Occasional weekends may be required. A Bachelor's degree in a basic science and at least two years of relevant experience are required;