Research Assistant II
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7348569 (Ref:25179-en_US)
Posted: May 28, 2026
Job Description
Summary
The Walker Lab in the Center for Precision Environmental Health is looking for an experienced individual to join the team. The Walker lab actively investigates gene x environment interactions and their role in diseases such as cancer, fibroids and NAFLD. The TSC2 tumor suppressor, and its role in cell signaling, has been one of the areas of interest for the lab. The laboratory utilizes several unique methodologies including biochemistry, genetics, mass spectrometry, imaging and other cell biology-based assays.
Job Duties
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Manages animal colonies that are being expanded. (Maintaining colony, preparing for and
completing animal studies on a daily basis). Preparing samples to send for genotyping. - Keeps detailed animal inventories that can be used by others at any moment.
- Coordinates with vendors, laboratory members, and other BCM staff to place and receive purchases.
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Plans, prepares, and completes experiments under general supervision of PI (such as
westerns and ChIP). - Develops research techniques and performs applications required for specific research projects.
- Documents results of experiments and reports to principal investigators.
- May train, schedule, and coordinate the activities of less experienced research staff.
- Performs other job related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a Basic Science or a related field.
- Three years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in basic science or a related field.
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.
Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission, and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. - Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective. - Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve. - Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.
