Senior Research Assistant

Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, TX

Job posting number: #7125895 (Ref:14854-en_US)

Posted: February 21, 2023

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Summary

Texas Children’s Hospital Center for Vaccine Development (TCH-CVD) at Baylor College of Medicine is one of the leading vaccine development centers in the world developing low-cost effective vaccines against neglected tropical and emerging diseases that can be used in low- and middle-income countries. (https://www.bcm.edu/departments/pediatrics/sections-divisions-centers/tropical-medicine/research/vaccine-development). We are currently looking for a Senior Research Assistant to support the assay development, protein characterization and quality control activities for several vaccine candidates against neglected and emerging infectious diseases. We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated researcher with interest and expertise in protein science and protein chemistry. 

Job Duties

  • Generic Duties:
    • TCH-CVD at Baylor College of Medicine is one of the leading vaccine development centers in the world developing low-cost effective vaccines against neglected tropical and emerging diseases that can be used in low- and middle-income countries. This center consists of  different functional units and the primary purpose of this position is to work in the Analytical Development and Quality Control (AD/QC) unit at the center for vaccine development and provide technical assistance, e.g., conducting experiments and maintaining the instruments.   
  • Specific Duties:
    • Understands and has experiences in protein characterization 
    • Understands the use of instruments, e.g., HPLC, CD, BLI, UV/Vis spectrophotometer, densitometer etc., in the lab.
    • Maintains lab instruments and arranges instrument installation, qualification, repair, preventive maintenance, etc.
    • Maintains clean equipment and work area. 
    • Assists in the preparation of laboratory reports and presentations. 
    • Retrieves, washes, dries, sterilizes and redistributes laboratory glassware.
    • Maintains the laboratory instruments; contacts vendors for instrument troubleshooting. 
    • Designs individual experiments to develop robust assays. 
    • Maintains inventory of all materials and supplies within the laboratory unit and directly communicates any needs/issues with the Laboratory Director.
    • Assists in training new staff on Standard Operating Procedures and Laboratory Protocols within the laboratory unit.
       

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a Basic Science or related field. 
  • Four years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree or higher in a related field.
  • Expertise in protein characterization.
  • Experiences with SDS-PAGE, HPLC, UV/Vis, OPA assay, BCA assay, ELISA, BLI and etc.

 

 

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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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:#7125895 (Ref:14854-en_US)
Application Deadline:Open Until Filled
Employer Location:Baylor College of Medicine
Houston,Texas
United States
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