Research Assistant I

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

The Laboratory for Translational Therapeutics at Baylor College of Medicine's Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery is seeking a part-time Research Assistant to support molecular cloning efforts within an active CRISPRa gene therapy program. The role is focused on plasmid construction and related molecular biology techniques (e.g., Gibson assembly, Golden Gate cloning) supporting projects in epigenetic editing and mitochondrial biogenesis as a therapeutic strategy for heart failure. This position offers hands-on experience in a translational research environment spanning in vitro and in vivo cardiovascular disease models, with direct mentorship from lab leadership and collaborating trainees. Ideal for a candidate with prior cloning experience seeking flexible, part-time laboratory involvement.

Job Duties

• Designs and conducts research experiments.
• Collects, compiles and analyzes data.
• Conducts literature searches and summarizes information in an appropriate format for a particular study.
• Documents and interprets results of experiments and reports to principal investigators.
• May develop and modify computer programs.
• Selects and determines appropriate research procedures.
• the maintenance of lab equipment and environment.
• May assign activities to less experienced research staff.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Experience with molecular cloning and plasmids.

Work Authorization Requirement:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

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.