Summary

The Research Associate will be responsible for independently performing complex, advanced research under the general direction of the Principal Investigator. The ideal candidate will have expertise in animal models, with preference for a focus on infectious disease animal models. Additional expertise in immunology, pathology and development of novel therapeutics is highly desired.

https://www.bcm.edu/research/research-centers/vaccine-research-center

Job Duties

• Perform complex, advanced research under the general direction of the Principal Investigator.
• Plan, direct and conduct in vivo experiments using mouse models of infectious organisms.
• Maintain stocks and live cultures of infectious organisms and relevant mammalian cell lines.
• Develop research techniques and performs applications for pathology, immunology and microbiology assessments as required for specific research projects.
• May conduct literature searches and summarize information in an appropriate format for a particular study.
• Document results of experiments and reports to principal investigators.
• Animal manipulations, including administration of test articles, in vivo sample collection, in vivo imaging, euthanasia and post mortem sample collection.
• In vitro and ex vivo processing of tissue samples.
• Execute in vitro assays to evaluate immune data, histopathology data, gene expression, protein analysis.  
• 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.

Department Specific Criteria

• Must have proficiency in animal handling, administration of test articles, and in vivo and post mortem sample collection.

Preferred Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have particular interest, knowledge and expertise in using animal models of infectious disease to define underlying disease mechanisms and using that knowledge to identify novel therapeutic targets.