Staff Scientist
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7326600 (Ref:24658-en_US)
Posted: March 26, 2026
Job Description
Summary
A Staff Scientist position is immediately available at Dr. Xiang “Shawn” Zhang Laboratory in Lester and Sue Smith Breast Center. The research program of Zhang Laboratory focuses on breast cancer metastasis & tumor immunology. We are interested in the roles of various stromal and immune cells in breast cancer progression & metastasis. We aim to delineate cross-talks between stromal/immune cells and tumor cells in various microenvironments, and understand how such cross-talks contribute to diverse metastatic behaviors of breast cancer.
Job Duties
- Prepare and conduct laboratory research experiments
- Collect, compile and analyze data
- May participate in the development of grant budgets; oversees expenditures of grant monies; performs accounting functions; produces expenditure reports
- Select, evaluate and apply techniques used in routine research
- Oversight of Lab Maintenance: Consults with faculty to determine equipment purchase priorities based on budget, condition of existing equipment, and scheduled laboratory activities
- Facilitate program project applications with Breast Center as primary contact
- Attend research seminars/meetings, and read/digest relevant literatures to obtain a relatively deep understanding of program project-related research topics within a defined timeframe
- Organize meetings among principle investigators, trainees, and other research staff to prepare program project applications
- Perform other job related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- Doctoral Degree. Experience may not be substituted in lieu of degree.
- Three years of post doctoral research experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ph.D degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, genetics or related areas
- Must be highly motivated and passionate for pursuing scientific areas
- Experience in mouse genetics, histology, molecular and cellular biology
- Experience with ex vivo models of metastasis will be a strong plus
- Must be a teamplayer and work well within a group. Cross-training and transparency among the admin team is encouraged and practiced.
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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