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Baylor College of Medicine · 2 months ago

Research Assistant II

positionHouston, TX
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
date3+ years exp

Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a Research Assistant II at the Center for Advanced Innate Cell Therapy within the Texas Children’s Cancer Center. This role involves maintaining mouse colonies, generating tumor models, and testing experimental immunotherapies as part of an interdisciplinary team.

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Responsibilities

Maintains mouse colonies
Generates tumor models in mice according to the established SOPs and IACUC-approved protocols
Administers drugs and cells to mice, in particular using the intravenous route
Performs daily examinations of mice according to the established SOPs and IACUC-approved protocols
Recognizes signs of pain and distress in animals and ensures proper treatment or euthanasia of sick animals
Collects cells and tissues from animals and works with other researchers to perform downstream analyses including immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescent microscopy, and flow cytometry
Documents results of experiments and reports to principle investigators
Trains and orients less experienced research staff
Defines problems and possible solutions
Oversees the maintenance of lab equipment and environment

Qualification

Mouse handlingTumor model generationIntravenous injectionsBasic science degreeTraining othersTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in a Basic Science or a related field
Three years of relevant experience

Preferred

Master's degree in basic science or a related field
Must have experience working with mice
Proficient with intravenous injections

Company

Baylor College of Medicine

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Baylor College of Medicine, located in the Texas Medical Center, is a health sciences university located in Houston, Texas
dateFounded in 1900
location
Houston, Texas, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
web-link
http://www.bcm.edu/

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$10.85M
Key Investors
National Human Genome Research InstituteNational Heart, Lung and Blood InstituteCancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas
2024-12-05Grant· $3.5M
2024-09-26Grant
2024-09-19Grant

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Paul Klotman
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