Part-Time Research Technician I: Molecular & Tissue Culture

Women In Science; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX is seeking a part-time Research Technician I to support basic tissue culture, molecular biology, fluid processing, animal husbandry, and related tasks. The role involves handling human samples, executing PCR and immunoassays, and contributing to rudimentary bioinformatics analyses.

Qualifications include an Associate's degree in a basic science or related field (or equivalent experience) and at least one year of relevant experience; a Bachelor's degree

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a Basic Science or related field is required.
• Bachelor's degree in scientific field is required.
• One year of relevant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receives, processes, and archives human blood and tissue samples.
• Performs basic molecular biology tasks including PCR and immunoassays.
• Performs rudimentary bioinformatics analyses.
• Performs basic tissue culture procedures to generate primary cells or maintain existing cell lines.
• Assists with animal husbandry tasks including mouse weaning and genotyping.
• Prepares cells for analysis by flow cytometry.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Education

Associate's degree in a Basic Science or related field

Bachelor's degree in scientific field

One year of relevant experience

Job description

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX is seeking a part-time Research Technician I to support basic tissue culture, molecular biology, fluid processing, animal husbandry, and related tasks. The role involves handling human samples, executing PCR and immunoassays, and contributing to rudimentary bioinformatics analyses.

Qualifications include an Associate's degree in a basic science or related field (or equivalent experience) and at least one year of relevant experience; a Bachelor's degree