The Research Associate will produce large-scale therapeutic products in a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) facility for clinical studies. The Research Associate must have a willingness to become familiar and to comply with Good Manufacturing Practices to ensure that products are consistently produced and controlled according to quality standards.

• Perform routine cell biology and molecular biology studies.
• Produce large-scale clinical grade Viral Vectors, plasmid DNA and Cell banks in a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) facility.
• Establish, perform and interpret tests and experiments designated to determine the safety and identity of the therapeutic agents for clinical trials.
• Independently troubleshoot experiments and assist with the development and implementation of new procedures/processes.
• Assist in creating standard operating procedures for GMP productions.
• Assist in training less experienced staff.
• Responsible for maintaining equipment and documentation to ensure compliance with appropriate regulations.
• Define problems and possible solutions.
• Plan, direct and conduct research experiments.
• Evaluate and analyze data.
• Prepare reports.

• 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.

• PhD
• Cell culture experience with excellent aseptic technique and experiences with other cell biology and molecular biology studies such as DNA, RNA and protein extraction, purification and analysis.
• Precision in preparing materials and recording data. 

Baylor College of Medicine requires employees to be fully vaccinated -subject to approved exemptions-against vaccine-preventable diseases including, but not limited to, COVID-19 and influenza.

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