Research Assistant — Breast Cancer 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, TX is seeking a Research Assistant I in the Zhao-Rosen Lab focused on breast cancer. The role supports translational research using ribosome profiling, organoids, mouse tumor models, and clinical samples to map translation dependencies.

Responsibilities include designing experiments, maintaining mouse colonies, performing molecular biology techniques, and contributing to publications and grant applications. Onsite schedule is Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and troubleshoot experiments using cell lines, organoids, and immunocompetent mouse tumor models.
• Assist with managing mouse colonies and perform surgeries.
• Perform standard molecular and cellular biology techniques (cloning, qPCR, Western blot, flow cytometry, immunofluorescence, IHC)
• Maintain accurate, organized lab notes and contribute to data management and reagent records
• Contribute to manuscript preparation, figure assembly, and grant and fellowship applications
• Oversees the maintenance of lab equipment and environment, including inventory management
• Make purchases in Jaggaer for the lab as well as contract routing and vendor negotiation for special equipment
• Conduct literature searches and summarizes information in an appropriate format for a particular study.
• Help mentor graduate and undergraduate students and support a collaborative, rigorous lab culture
• Provides technical guidance, work direction and training to other lab members on areas of expertise.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Basic Science or related field

Master's degree in basic science or related field

Job description

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX is seeking a Research Assistant I in the Zhao-Rosen Lab focused on breast cancer. The role supports translational research using ribosome profiling, organoids, mouse tumor models, and clinical samples to map translation dependencies.

Responsibilities include designing experiments, maintaining mouse colonies, performing molecular biology techniques, and contributing to publications and grant applications. Onsite schedule is Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm.