Research Technician II
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7211869 (Ref:18300-en_US)
Posted: January 30, 2024
Job Description
Summary
The Research Technician II will support and perform research studies in the Texas Children's Cancer Center Histiocytosis and Lymphoma Program Lab. Projects include basic and translational studies to understand mechanisms of pathogenesis and test novel therapeutic strategies for Histiocytic Disorders and Lymphoma with the goal of ultimately improving outcomes for patients. Research techniques will focus on molecular biology (e.g. tissue processing, nucleic acid extraction, tissue culture, PCR, flow cytometry, mouse colony maintenance) and immunology with experimental systems as well as primary human and mouse tissues. The Research Technician II will work with senior scientists to analyze results and prepare reports. Research Technician II may also contribute to publications and presentations.
Job Duties
- Prepares and conducts laboratory experiments.
- Works on basic and translational research techniques that will include processing of human and mouse tissues, maintenance of tissue culture, maintenance of mouse colonies, extraction and preparation of nucleic acids and proteins, flow cytometry and PCR.
- Documents result of experiments. Collects, compiles and analyzes data; conducts literature searches.
- Maintains lab notebooks (physical and/or digital), contributes to database maintenance, prepares reports, supports development of presentations and publications.
- Orders laboratory supplies and equipment.
- Focuses on molecular biology (e.g. tissue processing, nucleic acid extraction, tissue culture, PCR, flow cytometry, mouse colony maintenance) and immunology with experimental systems as well as primary human and mouse tissues.
- Works with senior scientists to analyze results and prepare reports.
- Contributes to publications and presentations.
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 in molecular biology (e.g. tissue processing, DNA extraction, tissue culture, PCR, flow cytometry) is desired.
- Experience with experiments performed in the Lymphoma/Histiocytosis laboratory and has participated in flow cytometry trainings is a plus.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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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. - Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective. - Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve. - Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.
