Postdoctoral Associate - Cancer Biology

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 63,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston is recruiting a Postdoctoral Associate in Cancer Biology in the Verma Lab of Radiation Oncology to advance combination immunotherapy and radiation strategies for metastatic cancer.

The role involves CRISPR gene editing, in-vivo mouse studies, manuscript preparation, and grant support; requires an MD or PhD with no formal experience required.

Qualifications

• MD or PhD in Basic Science, Health Science, or related field.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Designs and performs experiments in CRISPR gene editing, CRISPR screening, molecular cloning, cell biology, in-vitro immune co-culture experiments and in-vivo mouse tumor studies.
• Cares for laboratory mice including breeding and providing supportive care.
• Organizes overall research plan and designs, executes, and troubleshoots experiments.
• Maintains laboratory notebook detailing all experiments in Lab Archives.
• Meets with PI regularly and informs PI of results.
• Maintains equipment and supplies; performs preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Prepares manuscripts for publication with PI supervision; assists with grant applications.

Job description

Job Title: Postdoctoral Associate - Cancer Biology

Division: Radiation Oncology

Work Arrangement: Onsite only

Location: Houston, TX

Salary Range: $63,480 - $78,000

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Summary

The Verma Lab in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the Baylor College of Medicine is recruiting for a postdoctoral research associate with specialization in immunology, cancer biology and/or radiation biology. The Postdoctoral Associate will work alongside a multidisciplinary team leveraging CRISPR screening, antibody discovery and protein engineering methodologies to design novel combination immunotherapy and radiation treatments with the goal of enhancing clinical outcomes for patients diagnosed with metastatic cancer.

Baylor College of Medicine typically follows similar to the NIH stipulated stipend guidelines for Postdoctoral Associates.

Job Duties

• Designs and performs experiments in CRISPR gene editing, CRISPR screening, molecular cloning, cell biology, in-vitro immune co-culture experiments and in-vivo mouse tumor studies.
• Cares for laboratory mice that includes breeding and providing supportive care.
• Organizes overall research plan and designs, executes, and troubleshoots individual experiments.
• Maintains an organized and completes laboratory notebook detailing all experiments in electronic format utilizing Lab Archives.
• Meets with PI regularly and informs PI of all important positive and negative results.
• Follows operating instructions, troubleshoots breakdowns, maintains supplies, performs preventive maintenance, and calls for repairs to keep equipment operating.
• Maintains a safe and healthy work environment by complying with regulations and following standards and procedures.
• Prepares manuscripts for scientific publication with PI supervision.
• Assists with the preparation of grant applications.
• Protects the organization's value by keeping research information confidential.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, networking and presenting at local, national, and international meetings, and reading current primary literature.
• Provides a friendly working environment and be available to teach laboratory techniques and scientific methodology to research technicians and other trainees.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
• No experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Cancer Biology or related field is desired.
• Experience using in-vivo tumor mouse models is a plus.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty, and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.