Research Technician II – Brain Cancer Epigenomics Lab

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

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a Research Technician II for the HELIS Foundation in the Pediatrics division. The role is onsite in Houston, TX, with a standard Mon–Fri schedule and a salary range of $35,591 to $41,872 per year.

The position supports the Gallo Lab’s brain cancer research using cell culture, molecular biology, and animal models. Strong teamwork and communication are valued, with training provided for specialized procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Basic Science or related field. Four years of related experience may substitute for degree requirement.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and conducts laboratory research experiments
• Performs cell culture including maintaining and generating cell lines, live cell imaging, and sample collection (after training)
• Performs molecular biology, western blot experiments, qPCR experiments, biochemical assays
• Assist with surgery, monitoring, and documenting animal health and experimental outcomes
• Conducts tissue collection, sectioning, staining, microscopy, and histological data analysis
• Orders and prepares common reagents and stocks, and assists with core lab functions
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Skills

Cell culture

Molecular biology

qPCR

Western blot

Histology

Animal handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Basic Science or related field

Four years related experience may substitute for degree

Job description

Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a Research Technician II for the HELIS Foundation in the Pediatrics division. The role is onsite in Houston, TX, with a standard Mon–Fri schedule and a salary range of $35,591 to $41,872 per year.

The position supports the Gallo Lab’s brain cancer research using cell culture, molecular biology, and animal models. Strong teamwork and communication are valued, with training provided for specialized procedures.