Research Technician II - Genome Editing for Cell Therapy

Job Description

Job Title : Research Technician II - Genome Editing for Cell Therapy

Division : Center for Gene Therapy

Work Arrangement : Onsite only

Location : Houston, TX

Salary Range : $28,710 - $38,830

FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Summary

The lab is seeking a skilled research technician to join our dynamic laboratory focused on developing advanced CAR / TCR-T cell therapies for cancer and autoimmune diseases.

The technician will support ongoing research activities by performing laboratory experiments, that includes cell culture, molecular biology techniques, and animal studies.

Responsibilities also include data analysis, maintaining laboratory equipment, and assisting with general lab management tasks.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge biomedical research and contribute to groundbreaking discoveries at the intersection of immunotherapy and genome editing.

Job Duties

• Prepares and conducts laboratory research experiments.
• Organizes and performs a variety of routine tests, cultures, and experiments under supervision following an established protocol from the lab that includes molecular cloning, cell transfection and transduction, cell culture as well as in vitro and in vivo functional assay with the aim on developing advanced CAR / TCR-T cell therapies for cancer and autoimmune diseases.
• Collects, compiles and analyzes data.
• Assists in the collection, organization, and analysis of research data using different machine and appropriate softwares.
• Ensures data integrity and accuracy throughout the research process.
• Documents results of experiments.
• Interprets results and contributes to the preparation of research reports and presentations for internal review and external publication.
• Orders laboratory supplies and equipment.
• Maintains laboratory research equipment, instruments, reagents and supplies.
• Collaborates with other members of the research team to troubleshoot experimental issues and optimize protocols as well as with collaborators.
• Contributes to regular meetings, journal clubs and training of new recruits. Works with mouse models.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Basic Science or related field. Four years of related experience may substitute for degree requirement.
• No experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of research, laboratory techniques and research equipment.
• Communication and Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow safety protocols.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Equal Access Employer.

Requisition ID : 19535