Translational Immunotherapy Research Associate

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a Research Associate to join the Center for Advanced Innate Cell Therapy within the Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Centers. You will design advanced clinical and translational research experiments, ensure meticulous execution of protocols, and contribute to SOPs and workflows.

The role focuses on GMP-aligned cell therapy production, data analysis, and independent interpretation of results, with collaboration across interdisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Basic Science or related field; three years of relevant experience.
• PhD preferred; translational research, genetic engineering, and oncological/immunological disease experience.

Responsibilities

• Independent Experimental Design and Data Analysis (40%): design and execute experiments; troubleshoot protocols; perform advanced cell culture, flow cytometry, and related assays; analyze data; contribute to manuscripts.
• Process Ownership and SOP Development (35%): develop and revise GMP lab processes; draft SOPs for research and clinical workflows; ensure regulatory compliance; maintain lab equipment and environment.

Skills

Three years relevant experience

Advanced cell culture

Multiparametric flow cytometry

DNA/RNA/protein quantification

Fluorescent microscopy-based CO (diss)

Data analysis

Education

Master's degree in Basic Science or related field

Job description

Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a Research Associate to join the Center for Advanced Innate Cell Therapy within the Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Centers. You will design advanced clinical and translational research experiments, ensure meticulous execution of protocols, and contribute to SOPs and workflows.

The role focuses on GMP-aligned cell therapy production, data analysis, and independent interpretation of results, with collaboration across interdisciplinary teams.