Research Assistant I, Simmons Cancer Center
About The Position
The Center for Cellular Therapies and Cancer Immunology in the Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking a highly motivated and collaborative Research Assistant I to join a rapidly growing translational immunotherapy research program dedicated to developing next-generation cancer therapeutics. Under the general direction of the Principal Investigator, Dr. Jaehyuk Choi, the Research Assistant I will contribute to multidisciplinary research spanning cancer immunology, cell and gene therapy, antibody discovery, and therapeutic development. Responsibilities include independently performing laboratory experiments, collecting, analyzing, and interpreting experimental data, maintaining accurate research records, and supporting scientific publications, grant activities, and translational research initiatives. The successful candidate will work closely with investigators, trainees, institutional core facilities, and external collaborators to advance innovative therapeutic strategies from discovery through preclinical development while ensuring compliance with established laboratory and research standards. Why Join the Choi Laboratory? The Choi Laboratory offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of next-generation cancer immunotherapies within a highly collaborative and rapidly growing translational research program. Unlike many academic laboratories, our research spans the full therapeutic development continuum, from target discovery and antibody engineering to preclinical validation, regulatory planning, and clinical translation. Laboratory members work alongside physicians, scientists, institutional core facilities, and industry partners while gaining hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies in cancer immunology, cell and gene therapy, computational biology, and translational medicine. This position is ideal for individuals seeking to make a meaningful impact on the future of cancer treatment while developing the technical and scientific skills needed for successful careers in academia, biotechnology, or medicine.
Requirements
- Master's Degree with major coursework in field of assignment and no experience required
- Bachelor's Degree with major coursework in field of assignment
- Completion of 2 years of college with emphasis in coursework in field of assignment
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- 1 year Research experience at level of Research Technician or equivalent with Bachelor's degree
- 4 years Research experience including two years at level of Research Technician or equivalent with 2 years of college
- 6 years Research experience with High School Diploma or GED equivalent including 2 years at level of Research Technician or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Independently performing laboratory experiments
- Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting experimental data
- Maintaining accurate research records
- Supporting scientific publications, grant activities, and translational research initiatives
- Working closely with investigators, trainees, institutional core facilities, and external collaborators to advance innovative therapeutic strategies from discovery through preclinical development
- Ensuring compliance with established laboratory and research standards
- Performs more difficult scientific and medical research work in science area such as biology, chemistry, physics, or other related scientific field.
- Constructs, assembles, and operates laboratory equipment and apparatus.
- Records and evaluates data obtained from work assignments for use in scientific papers.
- Collaborates with supervisor or other research personnel in preparation of scientific papers for publication.
- Reads literature and confers with supervisor concerning procedures and implementation.
- Collects and organizes research data for project reports.
- May plan for, and provide working supervision to, work of Research Technicians or other laboratory personnel of lower grade.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100%25 coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
- healthcare
- PTO
- paid holidays
- on-site childcare
- wage, merit increases
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
