Part-Time Research Assistant: Molecular Cloning & CRISPR

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine's Laboratory for Translational Therapeutics in the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery is seeking a part-time Research Assistant to support a CRISPRa gene therapy program focused on molecular cloning, plasmid construction, and related techniques.

The role offers hands-on experience in translational cardiovascular research, spanning in vitro and in vivo models, with mentorship from lab leadership and collaborating trainees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Basic Science or related field.
• Two years of relevant laboratory experience.
• Master's degree in a related field preferred.
• Experience with molecular cloning and plasmids preferred.

Responsibilities

• Designs and conducts research experiments.
• Collects, compiles and analyzes data.
• Documents and interprets results for investigators.
• May develop and modify computer programs.
• Maintains lab equipment and environment.
• May assign activities to less experienced staff.

Skills

Cloning experience

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Basic Science or related field

Master's degree in related field (preferred)

Tools

Gibson assembly

Golden Gate cloning

Molecular cloning

Job description

Baylor College of Medicine's Laboratory for Translational Therapeutics in the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery is seeking a part-time Research Assistant to support a CRISPRa gene therapy program focused on molecular cloning, plasmid construction, and related techniques.

The role offers hands-on experience in translational cardiovascular research, spanning in vitro and in vivo models, with mentorship from lab leadership and collaborating trainees.