Research Technician II - Cancer Cell Therapy
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7323844 (Ref:24301-en_US)
Posted: February 23, 2026
Job Description
Summary
The position will support ongoing immunotherapy research with the goal of developing novel T cell therapies for cancer with a focus on cancer in children. The position includes a translational research component that supports the development of new therapies and a clinical research element supporting a Phase I/II clinical trial of CAR T cells for cancer patients. The position will also be integrated within the larger Center for Cell and Gene Therapy which is a highly collaborative translational research center affiliated with Texas Children’s Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine and Houston Methodist Hospital. Attendance at weekly educational seminars/lab meetings during standard work hours is generally expected.
Job Duties
- Conducts and analyzes validation experiments to support Phase I/II clinical cell therapy trials for cancer.
- Conducts experiments to analyze cell and tissue samples of patients treated on Phase I/II clinical trials.
- Conducts and analyzes experiments in the translational laboratory to develop novel cell therapy products - Relevant techniques include cell culture, transduction, transfection, ELISpot, ELISA, nanostring/RNAseq, flow cytometry, miniprep/maxiprep, basic cloning procedures.
- Documents results of experiments in electronic lab notebooks.
- Documents results of validation experiments according to clinical laboratory specifications.
- Provides assistance with animal work (mice only, less than 10% of total effort).
- Prepares data for presentation and present data at scheduled laboratory meetings (Omer Lab, Rooney lab and optional CAGT wide lab presentations).
- Collaborates with and assists other laboratory members on their translational projects including post-doctoral fellows and graduate students.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a Basic Science or related field. Four years of related experience may substitute for degree requirement.
- No experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in a basic science or a related field.
- Flow cytometry experience.
- Cell culture experience.
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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