We are seeking a Research Associate who is highly motivated for laboratory bench research and technology development and is well organized with excellent communication skills. The major responsibility is to conduct high-throughput antibody based proteomics array and bead assays as a core service in support of collaborative research with a broad range of BCM faculty. Moreover, the position requires ability to develop new technology platforms and design research experiments. Additional responsibilities include data management and reporting, Q/C and Q/I procedures, maintenance of high-end instrumentation, and literature searching and summarizing.

• Perform all targeted proteomic platform laboratory technologies that are standard operating procedures (SOP) as Core services
• Develop new proteomic technology platforms which would expand the range of Core services
• Design and conduct experiments needed for platform development and other projects
• Search literature and summarize information about the most advanced and updated proteomic technologies and technology needs in the field
• Prepare experimental samples for targeted proteomics including cell and tissue protein extracts, body fluids, serum/blood, Q/C and quantification of protein samples and purification of proteins and other samples used as controls
• Perform SOPs in an independent manner
• Q/C analysis of raw proteomic data sets and management of processed primary data
• Careful, timely and thorough documentation and reporting of Core supported user projects
• Maintain inventory and order supplies
• Administrative lab management duties including maintaining inventory of lab supplies and reagents, placing orders, shipping and receiving of experimental protein samples

• 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 
• Experience in any of the following: protein biochemistry, protein isolation and purification, cell and tissue fraction for extraction of proteins, quantification of proteins, immunochemical methods for protein detection, QC procedures, data analysis software and computational skills with regard to biotechnology.
• Experience with automated robotics instrumentation and associated software platforms, cell culture methods and high throughput assays.
• Must have excellent communication skills.

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.