Staff Scientist

Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, TX

Job posting number: #7311630 (Ref:22946-en_US)

Posted: June 30, 2025

Job Description

Summary

Seeking a Staff Scientist who is experienced in research to execute pre-IND enabling studies using adoptive cell based therapies for the treatment of cancer. The Staff Scientist should have experience in molecular biology techniques, cell culture and genomic analyses. Furthermore, should understand the regulatory landscape involved in meeting FDA requirements for the development of cell based therapeutics. Responsibilities will be focused on bench level scientific activities and the efficient preparation of well-documented materials suitable for FDA IND-enabling studies. Will assist other members of our research team and communicate closely with them to perform complex multi-person scientific tasks.

Job Duties

  • Assist other research scientists in our laboratory group perform and analyze cell and tumor materials.
  • Perform cell culture based experiments and the handling of animal tissues.
  • Participate in translational research focused on gaining FDA approval of cell-based therapies.
  • Pre-IND enabling research and development activities related to small molecule compound development are a responsibility for this position.
  • Write detailed reports and other complex reporting requirements associated with FDA approval of therapies for use in first-in-human clinical trials.
  • Perform other job related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Doctoral Degree. Experience may not be substituted in lieu of degree.
  • Three years of post doctoral research experience.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Must have strong experience in cell-based therapies and in drug development efforts.
  • Academic and/or company experience in bringing therapeutic agents into clinical trials.
  • Must be highly motivated individual who can both work independently and as a team member within a large research laboratory setting.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.



Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission, and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. - Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective. - Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve. - Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.


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Job posting number:#7311630 (Ref:22946-en_US)
Application Deadline:Open Until Filled
Employer Location:Baylor College of Medicine
Houston,Texas
United States
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