Staff Scientist
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7292196 (Ref:20900-en_US)
Posted: November 1, 2024
Job Description
Summary
The Staff Scientist will provide responsible research assistance for studies on hepatitis B virus in the Department of Molecular Virology and Microbiology. The laboratory is using artificial intelligence and computational algorithms to identify and repurpose FDA-approved drugs as novel HBV therapeutics to combat chronic HBV infection and progression to cancer. This role will encompass both sterile maintenance and culturing of cells, growing of virus strains, performing a variety of assays such as transfections of cells, enzyme immunoassays, RT-qPCR, and Western blots to detect functional viral and host proteins critical for successful virus replication. A responsible, skilled and dedicated individual is required. The Staff Scientist position will offer a unique and rewarding translational research experience in a dynamic and highly productive laboratory. Suitable for someone who can handle multiple projects and can follow instructions to complete assignments under minimal supervision.
Job Duties
- Plans, directs and conducts research experiments involving infection of human stem cell derived liver organoids with clinical isolates of different genotypes of HBV.
- Evaluates the effectiveness of compounds to reduce HBV replication or HBV cccDNA.
- Maintains human liver organoids and other mammalian cells.
- Evaluates and analyzes data.
- May conduct literature searches and summarize information in an appropriate format for a particular study.
- Documents results of experiments and reports to principal investigator.
- May supervise, schedule and coordinate the activities of less experienced research staff.
- Contributes to lab maintenance: ordering supplies, general clean up, freezer cataloging, and maintaining lab equipment.
- Performs other job related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Doctoral Degree. Experience may not be substituted in lieu of degree.
- Three years of post doctoral research experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Significant research experience in molecular biology, virology is a plus.
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.
