Research Technician I

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); In loco; USD 25.000 - 40.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a part-time Research Technician I to support foundational tissue culture, molecular biology, fluid processing, and basic animal husbandry tasks in a busy research lab.

The role involves receiving and processing human blood and tissue samples, performing PCR and immunoassays, and conducting rudimentary bioinformatics analyses under supervision. Must have appropriate science education and relevant experience, with visa eligibility noted.

Competenze

• Associate's degree in Basic Science or related field; two years may substitute for degree requirement.
• One year of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field is required per department criteria.

Mansioni

• Process and archive human blood and tissue samples.
• Perform basic molecular biology tasks including PCR and immunoassays.
• Conduct rudimentary bioinformatics analyses.
• Carry out basic tissue culture to generate primary cells or maintain existing cell lines.
• Assist with mouse weaning and genotyping.
• Prepare cells for flow cytometry analysis.
• Support other related duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Molecular biology

PCR

Immunoassays

Tissue culture

Animal husbandry

Bioinformatics basics

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in scientific field

Associate's degree in Basic Science or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

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