Research Assistant I, Molecular & Human Genetics — Onsite

Baylor College of Medicine; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tran lab at Baylor College of Medicine seeks a motivated Research Assistant I to study neuronal resilience and regeneration in the visual system. You will receive direct training from the PI to work independently on projects using molecular biology, stem cells, gene therapy, disease modeling, and single-cell genomics.

Duties include planning and conducting experiments, weekly PI meetings, maintaining an electronic lab notebook, assisting with animal husbandry and surgeries, and supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Basic Science or related field required.
• Two years of relevant laboratory experience required.
• Preference for Master's degree and mouse/cell culture experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and conduct laboratory research experiments
• Meet with the PI weekly and present in lab meetings
• Maintain an organized electronic lab notebook
• Perform animal husbandry, weanings, euthanasia as needed
• Provide support for animal surgeries
• Maintain records for animal husbandry and genotyping
• Perform retinal cell and retinal organoid cultures
• Harvest tissues for immunohistochemistry and in situ techniques
• Perform DNA/RNA/protein extractions, PCR, and related work
• Monitor and order lab supplies and reagents
• Provide administrative support for general lab operations
• Perform assigned general laboratory chores

Skills

Two years experience

Lab experience

Molecular biology

PCR

Education

Bachelor's degree in Basic Science

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Immunohistochemistry

Cell culture

Animal handling

Molecular biology techniques

Job description

The Tran lab at Baylor College of Medicine seeks a motivated Research Assistant I to study neuronal resilience and regeneration in the visual system. You will receive direct training from the PI to work independently on projects using molecular biology, stem cells, gene therapy, disease modeling, and single-cell genomics.

Duties include planning and conducting experiments, weekly PI meetings, maintaining an electronic lab notebook, assisting with animal husbandry and surgeries, and supporting