Research Technician II - Ophthalmology

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a Research Technician II to support execution of experiments and data generation in a laboratory setting. The role includes close collaboration with the Principal Investigator and ample opportunities to learn and grow, with duties spanning ocular surface and corneal injury-focused experiments, mouse colony management, and standard molecular biology techniques.

The candidate will perform animal care, immunohistochemistry, western blotting, PCR, and data

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

• Perform standard animal care and husbandry duties, including maintaining and managing animal colonies.
• Conduct experiments in the laboratory including immunohistochemistry, western blotting, tissue processing, imaging, PCR, and mouse handling.
• Collect, analyze, and summarize experimental data into graphs and presentation format and assist with publications.
• Document experiments in laboratory notebooks accurately to allow replication.
• Ensure proper record-keeping and compliance with institutional protocols for animal welfare.
• Assist with other routine lab work and experiments as needed.
• Perform other job related duties as assigned.

Skills

Immunohistochemistry

Western blotting

PCR

Molecular biology techniques

Animal handling

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Basic Science or related field

Tools

Centrifuges

Microscopes

Imaging systems

Tissue culture facilities

Job description

Summary

This Research Technician II position will primarily entail assisting with the execution of research experiments. The RT will have extensive direct interactions with the Principal Investigator and have ample opportunity for learning and growth. Responsibilities are mainly focused on generating experimental data. Related example responsibilities may include but are not limited to conducting experiments focused on the ocular surface, corneal injuries, managing mouse colonies, and molecular biology techniques.

Job Duties

• Perform standard animal care and husbandry duties, including maintaining and managing animal colonies.
• Conducts experiments in the laboratory that includes but are not limited to immunohistochemistry, western blotting, tissue processing, imaging, PCR, and mouse handling.
• Collects, analyzes, and summarizes experimental data into graphs and presentation format and assists with publications.
• Documents experiments in laboratory notebooks accurately that would allow others to successfully replicate experiments
• Ensure proper record-keeping and compliance with institutional protocols for animal welfare.
• Assist with other routine lab work and experiments as needed.
• Perform other job related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with tissue culture, molecular biology techniques
• Experience working with animals in a research/lab setting is a plus; be comfortable handling and working with mice is required.
• Experience working in a scientific laboratory for two years is a plus.
• Has the laboratory skills that includes animal colony handling and maintenance, generic laboratory skills (pipetting, sterile technique, safely using centrifuges and other commonly used equipment), ability to critically read the scientific literature.
• Has the ability and willingness to learn new skills, and ability to take initiative.
• Exhibits strong interpersonal skills.

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.