Research Associate - Vaccine Development

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Job Title: Research Associate - Vaccine Development

Division: Pediatrics

Work Arrangement: Onsite only

Location: Houston, TX

Salary Range: $70,000 - $75,000

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Summary

The Research Associate will perform research work to support various laboratory projects under the general direction of the Principal Investigator. The project will primarily focus on protein design, molecular cloning, recombinant protein expression in multiple expression systems (bacterial, yeast, and mammalian cells), and protein purification to generate recombinant proteins for diagnostic, therapeutic, and vaccine applications. This research is directed toward combating infectious and neglected tropical diseases. Additional responsibilities include conducting cell-based assays to investigate host-pathogen interactions and supporting the evaluation of immune responses associated with vaccine efficacy and protective immunity.

https://www.bcm.edu/departments/pediatrics/divisions-and-centers/tropical-medicine/research/vaccine-development

Job Duties

• Perform laboratory work in molecular biology including DNA preparation, PCR, molecular cloning techniques.
• Perform laboratory work in recombinant protein expression in different platforms such as E. coli, yeast, protein analysis such as SDS-PAGE, Immunological assays such as ELISA, Western blot.
• Recombinant protein purification processes.
• Animal experiments for helminth infection and vaccination, immunological assays.
• Assist the unit director in analyzing and compiling data into presentations and interim reports.
• Maintain lab equipment and environment, responsible for ordering supply and materials needed.
• Work closely with QC/QA group to keep correct data entry, inventory maintaining, SOP, notebook recording and documentation.
• Conduct literature searches and summarizes information in an appropriate format.
• Analyze results of experiments and reports to principal investigators.
• Perform other job related duties as assigned.

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

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.

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Requisition ID: 25794

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