Molecular Biology Research Technician II (Onsite)

Baylor College of Medicine; Texas; On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, is seeking a Research Technician II - Molecular Biology to support the Center for Precision Environmental Health. The onsite role involves planning and performing cell culture and molecular biology procedures, maintaining reagents and equipment, and documenting results for the PI. The candidate should have a basic science background and strong organizational skills.

The position is nonexempt, with a typical Mon-Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m. schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Basic Science or related field; four years of related experience may substitute for degree requirement.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Plans and conducts cell culture and molecular biology experiments and complex procedures.
• Follows and refines protocols and assists with troubleshooting of problems encountered during research.
• Evaluates and analyzes data, generates figures, and presents experimental results.
• Documents experimental results and reports findings to Principal Investigator.
• Maintains laboratory equipment, protocols, and reagents.
• Orders laboratory reagents and communicates with vendors as needed.
• Trains and assists less experienced research staff as needed.
• Contributes to a collaborative and productive laboratory environment.

Skills

Cell culture

Molecular biology

Laboratory techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in Basic Science or related field

Job description

Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, is seeking a Research Technician II - Molecular Biology to support the Center for Precision Environmental Health. The onsite role involves planning and performing cell culture and molecular biology procedures, maintaining reagents and equipment, and documenting results for the PI. The candidate should have a basic science background and strong organizational skills.

The position is nonexempt, with a typical Mon-Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m. schedule.