Brain Cancer Lab Research Technician II (Onsite, Houston)

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine's Gallo Lab in Houston seeks a Research Technician II to support ongoing brain cancer research using single-cell genomics and molecular biology techniques. The role involves cell culture, animal work, tissue collection, and data analysis in a multidisciplinary environment.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a basic science or related field and offers a hands-on lab setting with training in surgical support and core lab tasks. Onsite work in Houston, TX.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; four years of related experience may substitute for degree
• Open to animal research and working with mice
• Experience with tissue culture and basic molecular biology techniques (PCR, DNA purification, Western blot) preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepares and conducts laboratory research experiments
• Performs cell culture including maintaining and generating cell lines, live cell imaging, and sample collection (after training)
• Performs molecular biology, Western blot, qPCR assays
• Assist with surgery, monitoring, and documenting animal health and experimental outcomes
• Conducts tissue collection, sectioning, staining, microscopy, and histological data analysis
• Orders and prepares reagents and stocks, assists with core lab functions
• Performs other job related duties as assigned

Skills

Cell culture

Molecular biology

PCR

DNA purification

Western blot

Communication skills

Teamwork

Animal handling (mice)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Basic Science or related field

Job description

Baylor College of Medicine's Gallo Lab in Houston seeks a Research Technician II to support ongoing brain cancer research using single-cell genomics and molecular biology techniques. The role involves cell culture, animal work, tissue collection, and data analysis in a multidisciplinary environment.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a basic science or related field and offers a hands-on lab setting with training in surgical support and core lab tasks. Onsite work in Houston, TX.