Research Assistant I - Stem Cell and Neuroregeneration

Baylor College of Medicine • Houston, TX

388d • $47,372 - $55,731

About The Position

The Research Assistant I (RA-I) position in the Neurosurgery division at Baylor College of Medicine focuses on assisting with the planning and execution of research experiments related to stem cell and neuroregeneration. The role involves direct interaction with the Principal Investigator and offers opportunities for learning and growth, primarily centered around generating experimental data.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in basic science or a related field.
• Experience in tissue culture, immunohistochemistry, western blotting, and animal colony handling and maintenance.
• Ability to draft figures and manuscripts.
• Generic laboratory skills and comfort with handling and working with mice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory experiments under the supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI).
• Perform experiments including production and isolation of extracellular vesicles, immunohistochemistry, western blotting, tissue imaging, and mouse surgeries.
• Maintain and manage animal colonies, including genotyping and postoperative care.
• Conduct literature searches and summaries to aid in planning laboratory experiments.
• Interact with core facilities for processing tissue or other experimental samples.
• Collect, analyze, and summarize experimental data into graphs and presentation formats, assisting with publications.
• Assist in finding and ordering equipment suited for conducting proposed research.
• Participate in lab maintenance activities to keep a clean and organized laboratory environment.
• Accurately document experiments in laboratory notebooks to allow replication by others.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree