Research Technician I - Surgery

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston seeks a Research Technician I to support cardiomyocyte biology and cardiac regeneration projects. You will work with human tissue samples and advanced animal models, under a principal investigator.

Prior immunology experience is highly desired. The role involves conducting and overseeing in vitro or in vivo experiments, assisting other researchers, and maintaining core facilities and antibody banks.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a Basic Science or related field is required; two years of related experience may substitute for the degree.
• One year of relevant experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory experiments and oversee in vitro or in vivo experiments using human or mouse samples.
• Assist other researchers with experiments and data collection.
• Manage animal husbandry, health, genotyping and weaning in animal facilities.
• Organize experimental schedules and sample collections for single cell preparations.
• Write regular reports on project progress and present findings at lab meetings.
• Generate figures and tables for manuscripts, grants, and presentations.
• Maintain antibody banks and coordinate transfers with BCM cores.

Skills

Immunology knowledge

Laboratory techniques

Education

Associate's degree in Basic Science or related field

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Summary

The center for cardiac engineering and regenerative medicine in the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery is seeking an enthusiastic Research Technician I to support with research projects in the field of cardiomyocyte biology and cardiac regeneration. Both human tissue samples and sophisticated animal models will be utilized and analyzed using the most advanced technologies. The Research Technician I will work under the general guidance of a principal investigator. Prior experience in the field of immunology is highly desired.

Job Duties

• Laboratory experiment responsibilities
• Conducting and overseeing in vitro or in vivo experiments using human or mouse samples.
• Assisting in the experiments of other researchers.
• Managing animal husbandry and health within animal facilities, including genotyping and weaning.
• Organizing experimental schedules.
• Collecting human and mice tissues/blood for single cell preparations.
• Writing regular reports detailing project development, progress, and findings, and presenting these at lab meetings.
• Generating figures and tables for manuscripts, grants, and oral/poster presentation.
• Managing transfers and activities in collaboration with other labs
• Maintaining antibody banks.
• Performing immunohistochemistry, time-of-flight mass cytometry, and imaging mass cytometry.
• DNA, RNA, and protein extraction.
• Sample submissions to and pickups from the BCM or MD Anderson Cancer Center Cores.
• Regular inspections and maintenance of all laboratory equipment and research materials.
• Managing cryotanks, freezers and refrigerators.
• Performing 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Basic Science or a related 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.