Research Assistant I - Breast Cancer

Lemaire Scott A Md; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 47.000 - 56.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX is seeking a Research Assistant I for the Breast Center Li Laboratory. This onsite role supports cancer biology projects, with duties spanning experimental setup, literature review, data documentation, and presentation preparation.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a basic science field and two years of relevant experience; preferred candidates may have a Master's and experience with tissue culture and molecular techniques.

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• Prepares and conducts laboratory research experiments.
• Conducts literature searches and summarizes information for studies.
• Documents results of experiments.
• Selects, evaluates and applies techniques used in routine research.
• Prepares figures and assists in writing related to experiments performed.
• Maintains general lab environment and equipment upkeep.

Conocimientos

Presentation skills

Written/verbal communication

Tissue culture

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Basic Science

Master's degree in basic science

Herramientas

PCR

DNA purification

Western blot

Descripción del empleo

Job Title: Research Assistant I - Breast Cancer

Division: Breast Center

Work Arrangement: Onsite only

Location: Houston, TX

Salary Range: $47,372 - $55,731

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

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

Summary

The Li laboratory investigates the molecular and cellular mechanisms of breast cancer initiation, progression and metastasis as well as cancer stem cells. Specifically, the Li lab studies how specific subsets of breast cells respond to the initiating oncogenes and eventually evolve into cancer. The molecular pathways that are examined by this lab include the Wnt-beta-catenin-LGR4, HER2/Neu, and JAK/STAT, and Bcl-xL signaling pathways. This lab also investigates the impact of pregnancy, obesity/diabetes, and antipsychotic drugs on breast cancer, and explores new approaches to breast cancer prevention. In addition, this group has recently begun to explore the involvement of immune cells in cancer initiation and invasion.

Job Duties

• Prepares and conducts laboratory research experiments.
• Conducts literature searches and summarizes information in an appropriate format for a particular study.
• Documents results of experiments.
• Selects, evaluates and applies techniques used in routine research.
• Prepares figures and assists in writing related to experiments performed.
• Maintains general lab environment that includes but not limited to, equipment maintenance and repairs, organization, and cleanliness of the lab.
• Completes Goods Receipt via SRM/SAP
• Maintains lab notebooks (physical and/or digital), contributes to database maintenance, prepares reports, and supports development of presentations and publications.
• Collects, processes, ships, and maintains paperwork for biological specimens.
• Conducts testing procedures required by the study.
• 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 basic science or a related field.
• Experience with animal husbandry is preferred. The laboratory’s work involves cell lines and state-of-the-art mouse models.
• Strong presentation skills and written/verbal communication skills.
• Prior experiences in tissue culture and basic molecular biology techniques (e.g., PCR, DNA purification, Western blot, … etc) are required.

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.