Research Technician I

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated research technician to join their dynamic team in the Molecular and Cell Biology division. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a research environment, contributing to significant scientific projects. The role involves assisting senior lab members, preparing experiments, and organizing laboratory tasks. Ideal candidates will have a strong desire to develop practical skills while advancing their careers. If you're eager to make a difference and grow in the field of science, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Eager to gain hands-on experience in a research setting.
• Highly motivated to grow professionally.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and organizes laboratory.
• Assists senior lab members in preparing experiments.
• Tracks and gathers data for experiments.

Skills

Laboratory Skills

Data Tracking

Clerical Skills

Education

Associate's Degree in Basic Science

Job description

Division: Molecular and Cell Biology

Work Arrangement: Onsite only

Location: Houston, TX

Salary Range: $32,355 - $38,065

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Summary

Dr. Lisa McClendon, from the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, is seeking a research technician. The technician should be eager to gain hands-on experience in a research setting and be highly motivated to grow professionally. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to ongoing scientific projects while developing practical skills and advancing their career.

Job Duties

• Cleans and organizes laboratory.
• Assists senior lab members (e.g., Faculty, Postdoc) in preparing experiments.
• Prepares or conducts simple lab experiments.
• Helps PI with other job-related duties.
• Prepares minimal clerical work to assist in grant preparation.
• Tracks and gathers data needed for senior lab members to conduct experiments.
• Prepares for exams related to Dr. Lisa McClendon / Dr. Bert O'Malley CoRegen cancer grant, which has the potential to treat multiple types of cancer more effectively without toxicity, inflammation, or off-target effects.
• 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.

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

Requisition ID: 22265