Pediatric Oncology Research Technician II

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine’s Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston is hiring a Research Technician II for the Pediatrics Oncology division. You will assist in mechanistic studies of chemotherapy resistance in pediatric hematologic malignancies, including AML, with emphasis on flow cytometry, RNA work, and murine models.

The role requires a bachelor’s in a basic science or related field (or 4 years of related experience) and offers an onsite, non-exempt schedule with collaboration across clinical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Basic Science or related field (Four years of related experience may substitute).
• Experience in laboratory research is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and conducts laboratory research experiments, including flow cytometry and RNA work.
• Conducts literature searches and records data to support research decisions.
• Accurately reports and documents all results of experiments.
• Evaluates experimental success to improve lab processes.
• Orders supplies as needed and interfaces with clinical providers.
• Works with clinical research team members to meet lab goals.

Skills

Flow cytometry

RNA extraction

qPCR

Immunoblotting

Murine models

Apoptosis assays

Cell cycle analysis

Kinase/phosphatase assays

Education

Bachelor's degree in a Basic Science or related field

Tools

Flow cytometry instruments

Job description

Baylor College of Medicine’s Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston is hiring a Research Technician II for the Pediatrics Oncology division. You will assist in mechanistic studies of chemotherapy resistance in pediatric hematologic malignancies, including AML, with emphasis on flow cytometry, RNA work, and murine models.

The role requires a bachelor’s in a basic science or related field (or 4 years of related experience) and offers an onsite, non-exempt schedule with collaboration across clinical