Research Associate
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7151196 (Ref:16032-en_US)
Posted: May 31, 2023
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Summary
The Research Associate will produce large-scale therapeutic products in a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) facility for clinical studies. The Research Associate must have a willingness to become familiar and to comply with Good Manufacturing Practices to ensure that products are consistently produced and controlled according to quality standards.
Job Duties
- Perform routine cell biology and molecular biology studies.
- Produce large-scale clinical grade Viral Vectors, plasmid DNA and Cell banks in a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) facility.
- Establish, perform and interpret tests and experiments designated to determine the safety and identity of the therapeutic agents for clinical trials.
- Independently troubleshoot experiments and assist with the development and implementation of new procedures/processes.
- Assist in creating standard operating procedures for GMP productions.
- Assist in training less experienced staff.
- Responsible for maintaining equipment and documentation to ensure compliance with appropriate regulations.
- Define problems and possible solutions.
- Plan, direct and conduct research experiments.
- Evaluate and analyze data.
- Prepare reports.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree in Basic Science or a related field. Experience in lieu of degree will not be accepted.
- Three years of relevant experience typically as a Research Assistant, Research Technician or Postdoctoral Fellow/Associate.
Preferred Qualifications
- PhD
- Cell culture experience with excellent aseptic technique and experiences with other cell biology and molecular biology studies such as DNA, RNA and protein extraction, purification and analysis.
- Precision in preparing materials and recording data.
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.
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.
