Research Associate - Vaccine and Therapeutics

Women In Science; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a Research Associate in Houston, TX to perform complex, advanced research under the general direction of the Principal Investigator. The ideal candidate has expertise in animal models, with emphasis on infectious disease models, and will contribute to immunology, pathology and development of novel therapeutics.

Responsibilities include planning and conducting in vivo mouse experiments, maintaining stocks and cell lines, and performing tissue analyses to

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Basic Science or related field.
• Three years of relevant experience typical as a Research Assistant, Research Technician or Postdoctoral Fellow/Associate.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex, advanced research under the general direction of the Principal Investigator.
• Plan, direct and conduct in vivo experiments using mouse models of infectious organisms.
• Maintain stocks and live cultures of infectious organisms and relevant mammalian cell lines.
• Develop research techniques and performs applications for pathology, immunology and microbiology assessments as required for specific research projects.
• Document results of experiments and reports to principal investigators.
• Animal manipulations, including administration of test articles, in vivo sample collection, in vivo imaging, euthanasia and post mortem sample collection.
• In vitro and ex vivo processing of tissue samples.
• Execute in vitro assays to evaluate immune data, histopathology data, gene expression, protein analysis.

Skills

Animal handling

In vivo experiments

Immunology basics

Education

Master's degree in Basic Science or related field

Tools

Mammalian cell culture

Histology

Imaging

Job description

Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, TX

Job posting number: #7370117 (Ref:26187-en_US)

Posted: September 9, 2026

Summary

Job Description

The Research Associate will be responsible for independently performing complex, advanced research under the general direction of the Principal Investigator. The ideal candidate will have expertise in animal models, with preference for a focus on infectious disease animal models. Additional expertise in immunology, pathology and development of novel therapeutics is highly desired.

https://www.bcm.edu/research/research-centers/vaccine-research-center

Job Duties

• Perform complex, advanced research under the general direction of the Principal Investigator.
• Plan, direct and conduct in vivo experiments using mouse models of infectious organisms.
• Maintain stocks and live cultures of infectious organisms and relevant mammalian cell lines.
• Develop research techniques and performs applications for pathology, immunology and microbiology assessments as required for specific research projects.
• May conduct literature searches and summarize information in an appropriate format for a particular study.
• Document results of experiments and reports to principal investigators.
• Animal manipulations, including administration of test articles, in vivo sample collection, in vivo imaging, euthanasia and post mortem sample collection.
• In vitro and ex vivo processing of tissue samples.
• Execute in vitro assays to evaluate immune data, histopathology data, gene expression, protein analysis.
• Perform other job related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Basic Science or a related field.Experience in lieu of degree will not be accepted.
• Three years of relevant experience typically as a Research Assistant, Research Technician or Postdoctoral Fellow/Associate.

Department Specific Criteria

• Must have proficiency in animal handling, administration of test articles, and in vivo and post mortem sample collection.

Preferred Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have particular interest, knowledge and expertise in using animal models of infectious disease to define underlying disease mechanisms and using that knowledge to identify novel therapeutic targets.

Employer Diversity Statement

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.

Contact Information

More Info

Job posting number: #7370117 (Ref:26187-en_US)

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Employer Location: Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, Texas

United States