Research Technician II - Tuberculosis Immunology Laboratory

Baylor College of Medicine; Texas; On-site; USD 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine’s Tuberculosis Immunology Laboratory in Houston, TX seeks a Research Technician II to support immunology studies on human samples. You will perform benchwork under the PI and postdocs, handling blood processing, PBMC isolation, and immunoassays in a fast-paced clinical research environment.

The role emphasizes meticulous record-keeping, biosafety compliance, and collaboration with international teams across Houston and partners abroad.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a basic science or related field.
• Four years of related experience may substitute for degree.

Responsibilities

• Process blood and clinical specimens, including PBMC isolation, cryopreservation, and biobanking.
• Perform immunology assays, including ELISAs, multiparameter flow cytometry, and ex vivo stimulation.
• Maintain accurate sample inventories, lab notebooks, and data records.
• Order and track supplies and reagents, and manage inventory.
• Follow SOPs, biosafety, and regulatory requirements, and keep the lab organized.
• Help with general lab maintenance and other duties as assigned.

Skills

PBMC isolation

ELISA

Flow cytometry

Ex vivo stimulation

Sample inventory

Lab safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology, immunology, or related field

Tools

Flow cytometer

ELISA plate reader

Cryopreservation equipment

Job description

Research Technician II - Tuberculosis Immunology Laboratory

Job Title: Research Technician II - Tuberculosis Immunology Laboratory Division: Pediatrics Work Arrangement: Onsite only Location: Houston, TX Salary Range: $39,150 - $41,872 FLSA Status: Nonexempt Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Summary

A full-time Research Technician II is sought to support immunology studies on human clinical samples. The technician will work under the supervision of the Principal Investigator and postdoctoral fellows.The Epigenetic Mediated Immune Exhaustion Lab at Baylor College of Medicine studies how tuberculosis reshapes the immune system through metabolic and epigenetic mechanisms, and how these changes drive post-TB sequelae. The lab implements multi-site human cohort studies across Houston and with international collaborators

Job Duties

• Process blood and other clinical specimens, including PBMC isolation by density-gradient centrifugation, cryopreservation, and biobanking.
• Perform immunology assays, including ELISAs, multiparameter flow cytometry (staining, acquisition, basic analysis), and ex vivo stimulation assays.
• Maintain accurate sample inventories, lab notebooks, and data records.
• Order and track supplies and reagents across projects, and manage inventory.
• Follow SOPs, biosafety, and regulatory requirements, and keep the lab organized and stocked.
• Help with general lab maintenance and other 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

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, immunology, or a related field.
• Hands-on lab experience is preferred, ideally with cell culture, PBMC isolation, ELISA, or flow cytometry.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with an international team.
• Comfort working with human samples, and willingness to complete biosafety training (BSL-2).
• Ablity to work independently as well as part of a team.

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.