Research Assistant II

Women In Science; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston seeks a senior lab operations and research program manager to oversee the Peggy Goodell lab's day-to-day activities and personnel across faculty, postdocs, graduate students, bioinformaticians and technicians.

The role involves planning and directing experiments, data analysis, protocol development and coordination of lab resources to ensure efficient operation and successful project execution, while maintaining compliance with IACUC, AAALAC and CCM policies.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs and conducts specialized and advanced research experiments.
• Evaluates and analyzes data.
• May establish new research protocols and procedures.
• Summarizes research findings and publish results in research journals.
• May be responsible for laboratory operations.
• Assists investigators in planning and design of experiment
• Manages all aspects of planning lab experiments to ensure the required lab space and lab resources are available to use as well as coordinating personnel for lab experiments
• Oversee technical support research staff which involves, planning and assigning experiments, review their work to be sure lab protocols are being followed
• Ensures lab personnel is updated on polices involving IACUC, AAALAC, CCM
• Processing Shopping cart for lab supply ordering. This requires interactions with vendors, obtain quotes and cost-effective products for the lab, following up to be certain grants are charged correctly and lab equipment is kept up to date concerning service contracts and cost
• Performs and trains personnel on Next-Generation Sequencing experiments such as RNAseq, and Chipseq and sequencing of libraries
• Test protocols and documents experiments that are reported to senior supervisors
• Performs research experiments which are then troubleshooted and evaluated

Education

Bachelor's degree in Basic Science or related field

Job description

Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, TX

Job posting number: #7371950 (Ref:26413-en_US)

Posted: October 6, 2026

Job Description

Chair of MCB Dr. Peggy Goodell whose lab focuses on the basic mechanisms that regulate hematopoietic stem cells, and how their misregulation leads to leukemia development. Stem cells reside in the bone marrow in a quiescent state, but rapidly become activated to regenerate the hematopoietic system.

This position will plan the day to day operations of the lab which includes: lab administrative functions, technical research activities and lab personnel management for Dr. Goodell's research lab consisting of assistant professors, postdocs, graduate students, bioinformaticians, research techs and undergrads.

Job Duties

• Plans, directs and conducts specialized and advanced research experiments.
• Evaluates and analyzes data.
• May establish new research protocols and procedures.
• Summarizes research findings and publish results in research journals.
• May be responsible for laboratory operations.
• Assists investigators in planning and design of experiment
• Plans, directs and conducts specialized and advanced research experiments.
• Evaluates and analyzes data.
• May establish new research protocols and procedures.
• Summarizes research findings and publish results in research journals.
• May be responsible for laboratory operations.
• Perform other job related duties as assigned.
• Assists investigators in planning and design of experiment
• Manages all aspects of planning lab experiments to ensure the required lab space and lab resources are available to use as well as coordinating personnel for lab experiments
• Oversee technical support research staff which involves, planning and assigning experiments, review their work to be sure lab protocols are being followed
• Ensures lab personnel is updated on polices involving IACUC, AAALAC, CCM
• Processing Shopping cart for lab supply ordering. This requires interactions with vendors, obtain quotes and cost-effective products for the lab, following up to be certain grants are charged correctly and lab equipment is kept up to date concerning service contracts and cost
• Performs and trains personnel on Next-Generation Sequencing experiments such as RNAseq, and Chipseq and sequencing of libraries
• Test protocols and documents experiments that are reported to senior supervisors
• Performs research experiments which are then troubleshooted and evaluated

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Mouse handling experience is a must.
• Knowledge of IACUC is 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. - Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective. - Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve. - Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.

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Job posting number: #7371950 (Ref:26413-en_US) Application Deadline: Open Until Filled Employer Location: Baylor College of Medicine

Houston,Texas

United States