Research Assistant I - Gastroenterology Research
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7323830 (Ref:24368-en_US)
Posted: February 23, 2026
Job Description
Summary
The Department of Medicine, Section of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, is looking to hire an competent and reliable Research Assistant I to manage day to day operations of projects for Dr. Othman's research projects. This position requires conducting research experiments and overseeing multiple ongoing projects. The candidate will focus on Gastroenterology research, presenting data to PI weekly. It is the responsibility of this candidate to support the PI for various studies, existing and initiating new, to continue to support the College's Research Mission.
Job Duties
- Maintains the lab equipment and environment.
- Performs other job related duties as assigned.
- Uses electronic data capture tools to optimize clinical data collection.
- Collects, compiles, and analyzes data from multiple trial sites to assess treatment outcomes and ensure data integrity.
- Documents and interprets results of experiments and reports to Dr. Mohamed O. Othman.
- Collaborates with Dr. Othman’s team to establish sham control and blinding procedures aligned with clinical trial standards.
- Assist with literature reviews on obesity treatments and DMR procedures to support protocol development and study design.
- Assist with designing and conducting research experiments for multicenter, randomized, double‑blind, sham‑controlled clinical trials.
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.
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.
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