Research Technician I - Pulmonary Translational Research
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7295960 (Ref:21037-en_US)
Posted: December 12, 2024
Job Description
Summary
The section of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine is seeking a Research Technician I for Dr. Francesca Polverino's Lab. Technician is sought to support laboratory investigations and perform the routine elements of research work that requires the use of skills, technical and academic knowledge to follow established procedures and record results. They lab is for seeking highly self-motivated individuals to provide research support, technical assistance, and lab organization.
Job Duties
- Prepares and conducts laboratory research experiments involving the use of western blot, immunostaining, PCR.
- Collects, compiles, and analyzes data from lung and blood processing.
- Conducts literature search and summarizes information in an appropriate format for a particular study.
- Documents results of experiments.
- Selects, evaluates, and applies techniques used in routine research.
- Orders laboratory supplies and equipment.
- Takes care of the lung and blood Biorepository.
- Takes care of murine and human lung and blood sample processing.
- Conducts immunostainings and other lab experiments requiring PCR and WB.
- Learns new lab techniques as required.
- Procures lung samples from lung surgery and explants.
- 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
- Bachelor's degree in a Basic Science or related field.
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.
