Ophthalmology Research Technician II - Eye Lab Data

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a Research Technician II to support execution of experiments and data generation in a laboratory setting. The role includes close collaboration with the Principal Investigator and ample opportunities to learn and grow, with duties spanning ocular surface and corneal injury-focused experiments, mouse colony management, and standard molecular biology techniques.

The candidate will perform animal care, immunohistochemistry, western blotting, PCR, and data

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

• Perform standard animal care and husbandry duties, including maintaining and managing animal colonies.
• Conduct experiments in the laboratory including immunohistochemistry, western blotting, tissue processing, imaging, PCR, and mouse handling.
• Collect, analyze, and summarize experimental data into graphs and presentation format and assist with publications.
• Document experiments in laboratory notebooks accurately to allow replication.
• Ensure proper record-keeping and compliance with institutional protocols for animal welfare.
• Assist with other routine lab work and experiments as needed.
• Perform other job related duties as assigned.

Skills

Immunohistochemistry

Western blotting

PCR

Molecular biology techniques

Animal handling

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Basic Science or related field

Tools

Centrifuges

Microscopes

Imaging systems

Tissue culture facilities

Job description

Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a Research Technician II to support execution of experiments and data generation in a laboratory setting. The role includes close collaboration with the Principal Investigator and ample opportunities to learn and grow, with duties spanning ocular surface and corneal injury-focused experiments, mouse colony management, and standard molecular biology techniques.

The candidate will perform animal care, immunohistochemistry, western blotting, PCR, and data