Summary

We are recruiting a Research Assistant I to work with members of our drug development team in The Molecular & Cellular Biology department at the Michael DeBakey Center to support our pre-clinical and translational drug studies. Small molecule drugs being tested by our team are intended to treat heart and brain conditions caused by cardiovascular disease in addition to novel anti-cancer therapies. The Research Assistant will support our efforts to test our drugs by helping with investigations using animal models and cell biology research.

Job Duties

• Operates all the instrumentation needed for the projects (training will be provided as needed).
• Performs immunofluorscent staining of cells and tissues.
• Documents experimental procedures in precise details.
• Collects and compiles imaging and cell culture data.
• Prepares reagents and solutions, and performs experimental work as needed, including live cell experiments and cell culture (2D/3D).
• Troubleshoots problematic results.
• Collects and performs experiments using primary cells from animals.
• Manages a limited number of mouse colonies.
• Interacts and reports to the drug development team.
• Maintains core laboratory organization, monitors lab reagents and does ordering.
• Optimizes novel assays and protocols under the drug development team guidance.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field.