Onsite Organoid Tech – Molecular Virology & Microbiology

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX seeks a Research Technician III to support the establishment and propagation of 3D organoid cultures within the 3D Organoid Core. The role involves sterile cell culture, flow cytometry, microscopy, and RT-qPCR under supervision in a dynamic core facility.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a Basic Science or related field (or four years of related experience) and one year of relevant work; tissue culture experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Basic Science or related field required, four years of related experience may substitute for degree.
• One year of relevant experience required.
• Master's degree in basic science or related field preferred.
• Tissue culture experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establishing, validating, and maintaining organoid cultures
• Collecting, compiling, and analyzing validation results on the cultures
• Documentation and storage of cultures
• Data entry into Core databases
• Contribution to core maintenance including ordering supplies, general clean up, freezer cataloging, and maintaining lab equipment
• Perform other job related duties as assigned

Skills

Sterile technique

Flow cytometry

Microscopy

RT-qPCR

Education

Bachelor's degree in Basic Science or related field

Master's degree in basic science or related field

Job description

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX seeks a Research Technician III to support the establishment and propagation of 3D organoid cultures within the 3D Organoid Core. The role involves sterile cell culture, flow cytometry, microscopy, and RT-qPCR under supervision in a dynamic core facility.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a Basic Science or related field (or four years of related experience) and one year of relevant work; tissue culture experience is preferred.