Research Technician I

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

Houston, TX

Job posting number: #7373013 (Ref:26588-en_US)

Posted: October 22, 2026

Summary

Job Description

Seeking a part-time Research Technician I to assist with basic tissue culture, molecular biology, fluid processing, animal husbandry, and other miscellaneous tasks.

Job Duties

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a Basic Science or related field. Two years of related experience may substitute for degree requirement.
• One year of relevant experience.

Department Specific Criteria

• Bachelor's degree in scientific field

Work Authorization Requirement

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission, and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. - Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective. - Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve. - Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.

Contact Information

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Job posting number: #7373013 (Ref:26588-en_US) Application Deadline: Open Until Filled Employer Location: Baylor College of Medicine

Houston,Texas

United States

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