Aaas Houston , TX 77020
Posted 2 days ago
Summary
The Systems Onco-Immunology Lab in the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery is seeking an enthusiastic research assistant I to support with research projects in the field of tumor immunology and immunotherapy. The research will focus on thoracic malignancies including lung cancer and malignant pleural mesothelioma to identify and develop novel therapeutic approaches for these malignancies. Both human tissue samples and sophisticated animal models will be utilized and analyzed using the most advanced technologies. The research assistant I will work under the general guidance of a principal investigator.
Job Duties
Responsible for laboratory experiments (50%)
RAI will execute experiments designed by the staff scientists and PI.
setting and performing in vitro or in vivo experiments with human or mouse samples
managing animal facility
organizing experimental schedules
collecting human and mice tissues with single cell preparations
Managing transfers and activities in collaboration with other labs (40%)
managing antibody bank
performing immunohistochemistry, time-of-flight mass cytometry, and imaging mass cytometry.
DNA, RNA, and protein extraction.
Completing other duties as assigned (10%)
checking all equipment in the lab regularly
managing cryotanks and refrigerators
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a Basic Science or a related field.
Two years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in a basic science or a related field.
Prior experience in the field of immunology is highly desired.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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