Summary

The Translational Nanomedicine Research Lab in the Department of Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a Research Assistant I. Our research program aims to rapidly advance functional biomaterials, drug delivery, and bioengineering strategies through multidisciplinary approaches. A major focus of our research group is to develop technologies that can be translated to the clinic to improve patients' quality of life.

Job Duties

• Synthesize biomaterials and perform their mechanical and physicochemical characterization.
• Fabricate micro/nanoconstructs.
• Conduct in vivo pharmacokinetic studies.
• Participate in group meetings, manage day-to-day lab activities, and organize the lab.
• Contribute to abstract/manuscript preparation and present findings at local and national meetings.
  

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.
• B.S. in Chemistry/Bioengineering/Pharmaceutical Sciences.
• Candidates must be highly motivated and should have a strong interest in biomaterials, drug delivery and drug efficacy studies.
• Experience in biomaterials synthesis and characterization will be valuable.
• The candidate should have strong organizational, oral, and written communication skills for assisting and collaborating with multidisciplinary groups of clinicians, biomedical researchers in a dynamic team environment.