Research Assistant II
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7127023 (Ref:14934-en_US)
Posted: March 2, 2023
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Summary
The translational nanomedicine research lab in the Department of Surgery at BCM is looking for a research assistant. Our research program aims to rapidly advance functional biomaterials, drug delivery and bioengineering strategies through multidisciplinary approaches. A major focus of our research group is to develop technologies that can be translated to the clinic to improve the patients’ quality of life.
Job Duties
- Evaluate the in vitro pharmacokinetics and therapeutic efficacy of the biomaterials, micro/nanoconstructs, perform in vivo animal experiments, may include surgical procedures, and assist in data analyses.
- Contribute to new abstract/manuscript preparations and present findings at local and national meetings.
- Participate in group meetings and day to day lab management.
- Responsible for animal ordering, procurement, and animal colony management.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a Basic Science or a related field.
- Three years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- B.S. in Bioengineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Medical Sciences, or a related degree.
- Candidates must be highly motivated and should have a strong interest in in vivo studies, pharmacokinetics and drug efficacy studies.
- Experience in in vivo pharmacokinetics, developing mouse and rat models for injury will be valuable.
- The candidate should have strong organizational and oral and written communication skills for assisting and collaborating with multidisciplinary groups of clinicians, biomedical researchers, and technology innovators in a dynamic team environment.
Baylor College of Medicine requires employees to be fully vaccinated -subject to approved exemptions-against vaccine-preventable diseases including, but not limited to, COVID-19 and influenza.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
14934
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