Research Assistant II - Cell Therapy Research
- Employer
- Baylor College of Medicine
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Closing date
- Nov 8, 2024
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- Discipline
- Life Sciences, Cell Biology
- Position Type
- Full Time
- Job Type
- Research Scientist
- Organization Type
- Academia
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Summary
A Research Assistant position is available at the Center for Cell and Gene Therapy, Baylor College of Medicine. A candidate will assist with performing experiments in animal models of human cancer to select best cell therapy candidates for clinical translation to Phase 1 clinical trials. Models include cell line xenografts, patient-derived xenografts (PDX), and humanized mouse models. The candidate would join a dynamic, diverse, and experienced team of scientists passionate about translational research and clinical trials.
Job Duties
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
A Research Assistant position is available at the Center for Cell and Gene Therapy, Baylor College of Medicine. A candidate will assist with performing experiments in animal models of human cancer to select best cell therapy candidates for clinical translation to Phase 1 clinical trials. Models include cell line xenografts, patient-derived xenografts (PDX), and humanized mouse models. The candidate would join a dynamic, diverse, and experienced team of scientists passionate about translational research and clinical trials.
Job Duties
- Collaborate with investigators to initiate and follow-up in vivo experiments (e.g., IVIS imaging, weight measurements).
- Generate and maintain patient-derived xenograft models.
- Generate and maintain mice with a humanized hematopoietic system ("humanized mice").
- Arrange transfer of animals from the breeding colony and maintain colony database.
- Assist with writing reports and manuscripts and present at scientific meetings.
- Lead an independent project (optional).
- Log and maintain experimental notes.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a Basic Science or a related field.
- Three years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in basic science or a related field.
- Experience in developing and evaluating new experimental CAR-T therapies to inform translation to Phase I clinical trials.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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