Research Assistant II
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7143962 (Ref:15693-en_US)
Posted: May 6, 2023
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Summary
The Aortic Disease Research Laboratory at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking to recruit a research assistant to study the molecular mechanisms of vascular injury, repair, and remodeling during aortic disease development. Our lab leads translational research projects that use state-of-the-art techniques and advanced animal models. We provide our staff with an exceptional platform for career development.
Job Duties
- Generates tissue specific gene knockout mice, perform simple surgical procedures and vascular evaluations.
- Analyzes human and animal tissue samples (e.g. histological analysis, immunostaining, western blotting, RT- PCR).
- Performs molecular and cell biology experiments.
- The maintenance of lab equipment and environment.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a Basic Science or a related field.
- Three years of relevant experience.
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.
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