Research Technician II - Molecular & Cellular Biology
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7366496 (Ref:25563-en_US)
Posted: June 28, 2026
Job Description
Summary
Dr. Putluri's lab is applying mass spectrometry technology to study metabolic profiling studies in cancer development and progression. Our lab established a robust research program in bladder cancer research.
Job Duties
- Maintain laboratory equipment, ensure proper calibration, and manage inventory of laboratory supplies and consumables.
- Perform routine cell culture maintenance, including cell line propagation, quality control, and cryopreservation.
- Conduct molecular and biochemical assays, including qPCR, Western blotting, and mass spectrometry sample preparation.
- Maintain mouse colonies, including breeding, genotype, animal husbandry coordination, drug dosing, and tumor measurements.
- Collect, analyze, document, and organize experimental data and research results.
- Prepare figures, summaries, and presentations for weekly laboratory meetings and research discussions.
- Prepare laboratory buffers, reagents, media, and other materials required for daily laboratory operations.
- Coordinate sample transfers, collaborative experiments, and research activities with internal and external laboratories.
- Ensure compliance with institutional safety regulations, animal care protocols, and laboratory standard operating procedures.
- Work under junior faculties and postdocs and new laboratory personnel on experimental procedures and equipment usage.
- Support overall laboratory management, including record keeping, protocol documentation, and maintenance of research databases.
- 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.
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. - 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.
