Research Assistant I

Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, TX

Job posting number: #7330905 (Ref:24888-en_US)

Posted: May 1, 2026

Job Description

Summary

The role involves planning, directing, and conducting research experiments while evaluating and analyzing the resulting data. The position requires developing and implementing research techniques specific to the projects at hand. Responsibilities also include conducting literature searches and summarizing relevant information in appropriate formats for various studies. The incumbent will document experimental results and report findings to principal investigators.

The candidate is expected to perform experiments and analyze results. This role will involve conducting cell culture-based experiments , protein expression and purification and handling animals. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated individual capable of working both independently and as part of a team within a large research laboratory setting.

Job Duties

  • Plan, direct, and conduct research experiments
  • Evaluate and analyze experimental data
  • Develop and implement research techniques specific to assigned projects
  • Conduct literature searches and summarize findings for various studies
  • Document experimental results and report findings to principal investigators
  • Perform laboratory experiments and analyze outcomes
  • Handle and work with animal models
  • Work effectively both independently and within a large research laboratory team
  • Collaborate with team members on complex, multi-person scientific tasks
  • Primarily engage in bench-level scientific activities
  • Demonstrate strong experience in cell culture, protein expression, and purification

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.
  • The ideal candidate for this role will primarily engage in bench-level scientific activities and have strong experience in cell culture, protein expression and purification.
  • The candidate will be expected to assist fellow research team members in executing intricate, multi-person scientific tasks.
  • Animal handling highly preferred.

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.


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Job posting number:#7330905 (Ref:24888-en_US)
Application Deadline:Open Until Filled
Employer Location:Baylor College of Medicine
Houston,Texas
United States
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