Job Description

Summary

The Research Assistant I will help manage research projects in the Division of Cardiothoracic surgery. The Research will focus on the translation of our gene therapies for heart failure.

Job Duties

• Performs responsible research work that involves preparing, conducting, planning, completing, and occasionally supervising limited research projects, following general plans approved by the supervisor.
• Designs and conducts research experiments involving human subjects and tissues.
• Collects, compiles, and analyzes data from research projects.
• Conducts literature searches and summarizes information in an appropriate format for studies.
• Documents and interprets the results of experiments and reports to the principal investigator.
• Prepares IACUC and IRB protocols.
• Selects, evaluates, and determines appropriate research procedures.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• Handling animals and perform cardiac surgeries.

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.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

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