Research Assistant I - Molecular & Human Genetics
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7370321 (Ref:26208-en_US)
Posted: September 11, 2026
Job Description
Summary
The Tran lab is seeking a motivated and talented person interested in studying mechanisms of neuronal resilience and regeneration in the visual system. The successful candidate will receive direct training from the PI to work independently and contribute to a series of projects. The Research Assistant will gain hands on experience implementing cutting-edge approaches in molecular biology, stem cells, gene therapy, disease modeling, and single cell genomics.
Job Duties
- Prepare and conduct laboratory research experiments
- Meet with the PI weekly and present regularly in lab meetings
- Maintain an organized electronic lab notebook
- Perform animal husbandry, weanings, euthanasia as needed
- Provide support for animal surgeries
- Maintain accurate animal husbandry and genotyping records
- Perform primary retinal cell and retinal organoid cultures
- Harvest tissues for immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization
- Perform molecular biology approaches including DNA, RNA and protein extractions, molecular cloning, and PCR
- Monitor and order lab supplies and reagents as needed
- Provide administrative support for general lab operations
- Perform assigned general laboratory chores
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a Basic Science or a related field.
- Two years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in basic science or a related field.
- Experience working with mice or rodents
- Experience with cell culture
- Experience in immunohistochemistry
- Experience working with DNA/RNA/protein for molecular biology techniques
Work Authorization Requirement:
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.
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.
