Laboratory Technician I

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 34 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX seeks a Laboratory Technician I to support the Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine lab on a part-time basis.

The role involves basic molecular biology procedures, PCR testing, reagent prep, and data collection to assist lung biology and lung cancer research projects. A high school diploma or GED plus one year of relevant experience is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• One year of relevant experience.
• Enrolled in a basic science undergraduate program.
• One year of experience working in a basic research lab.

Responsabilités

• Perform routine molecular biology laboratory procedures, including PCR testing.
• Prepare stains, buffers, solutions, and other laboratory reagents.
• Assist researchers with experimental procedures related to lung biology and lung cancer studies.
• Maintain laboratory facilities, equipment, and supplies.
• Participate in data collection and documentation of laboratory activities.

Connaissances

Molecular biology basics

Laboratory techniques

Data collection

Formation

High School diploma or GED

Undergraduate enrollment in basic science

Outils

PCR machines

Laboratory equipment

Description du poste

The Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine section in the Department of Medicine is seeking a Laboratory Technician I for Dr. Farrah Kheradmand's lab. The Laboratory Technician I will perform basic laboratory procedures and support lung research activities on a part-time basis.

Job Duties

Perform routine molecular biology laboratory procedures (35%)

• Conduct polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing and other routine laboratory techniques in support of ongoing lung and lung cancer research projects.
• Operate laboratory equipment according to established protocols and assist with sample preparation and processing.

Prepare laboratory reagents, solutions, and research materials (20%)

• Prepare stains, buffers, solutions, and other laboratory reagents following established formulas and procedures.
• Assist with basic bench research activities and maintain materials needed for laboratory operations.
• Assist researchers with experimental procedures related to lung biology and lung cancer studies.
• Participate in data collection, specimen preparation, and other research support activities to facilitate laboratory projects.

Conduct scientific literature review and research documentation (10%)

• Identify, collect, and evaluate scholarly articles related to lung disease and lung cancer research.
• Maintain research records, enter data into databases, and assist with documentation of laboratory activities and findings.

Maintain laboratory facilities, equipment, and supplies (10%)

• Clean and maintain laboratory equipment, glassware, workspaces, and instruments.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering laboratory supplies and equipment to support research activities.

Perform related duties as assigned (5%)

• Provide general laboratory support, assist with special projects, and perform other job-related duties as needed to ensure efficient laboratory operations.
• Perform other job related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• One year of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Enrolled in a basic science undergraduate program
• One year of experience working in a basic research lab

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. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.