Research Technician II - Immunotherapy

Baylor College of Medicine -
Houston, TX

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Job Details

Full-time
$35,591 - $41,872 a year
7 days ago

Qualifications

Advanced cell culture techniques
Immunological assays
Biology research
Immunological laboratory techniques
No experience needed
Animal blood collection
Mid-level
Flow cytometers
Pre-clinical study projects
Molecular cloning
RNA sample handling
Bachelor's degree
Oncology research
Research data analysis
In vivo studies
Data collection
Gene expression analysis
4 years
Cytometry
Laboratory animal handling

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Summary

A Research Techncian II will conduct research project focusing on immune cell-based cancer immunotherapy under supervision of Dr. Norihiro Watanabe. The person will assist and perform various preclinical works including both in vitro (cell culture, molecular biology, flow cytometry, etc) and in vivo (handling mouse, imaging, bleeding, injection) experiments.

Job Duties

Assist lab member to conduct preclinical work under the guidance of PI.
Perform aseptic cell culture including primary cells and cell lines.
Generate gene-modified therapeutic cells for preclinical work.
Conduct various in vitro functional assay such as cell surface phenotype (multi-color flow cytometry), cytotoxicity assay (51Cr-release assay, Flow-based assay), cytokine detection (ELISA, Luminex assay), gene expression (Real-time PCR, RNA sequencing), and protein expression (flow cytometry, western blot).
Generate virus constructs to enhance functionality of therapeutic immune cells (cloning, DNA/RNA isolation).
Perform in vivo functional assay (mouse handling, imaging).
Collect and analyze data.
Perform other job related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a Basic Science or related field. Four years of related experience may substitute for degree requirement.
No experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

Background in immunology is prefered.

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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