Research Technician I - Pediatric Cancer Research
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7295922 (Ref:21006-en_US)
Posted: December 12, 2024
Job Description
Summary
The Research Technician I will support and perform research studies related to the Sarcoma Patient-derived Tumor Xenograft (PDX)Laboratory. Research techniques will focus on molecular biology (e.g., tissue processing, nucleic acid extraction, tissue culture) and in vivo experiments using PDX models.
Job Duties
- Prepares and conducts laboratory experiments independently.
- Maintains necessary inventory of supplies and reagents required for experiments.
- Maintains lab databases.
- Documents accurately experiments to ensure that work can be replicated by others.
- Collects, analyzes, compiles, interprets, and evaluates research results and report progress to PI.
- Executes a range of basic research techniques thatincludes processing of human and mouse tissues, maintenance of tissue culture, administration of cancer therapies and monitoring of adverse effects in mouse model.
- Maintains a detail registry of tumor specimens in the PDX laboratory and oversees distribution to keep an adequate supply.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate's degree in a Basic Science or related field. Two years of related experience may substitute for degree requirement.
- One year of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Graph-Pad software.
- Be fluent in verbal and written English
- Has goal-oriented mindset ,proactive, engaged, and take initiative in all work-related tasks.
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.