Research Assistant I
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7272417 (Ref:20213-en_US)
Posted: August 15, 2024
Job Description
Summary
The Center for Drug Discovery (https://www.bcm.edu/research/centers/drug-discovery) is a strategic research center established at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) in Houston, Texas. The mission of the Center for Drug Discovery is to establish novel discovery technologies that enable rapid and cost-effective drug discovery within the academic community.We are seeking highly motivated and well-organized lab supervisor to join the Center for Drug Discovery with strong managerial, organizational, and project management skills.
Job Duties
- Plans and organizes administrative operations of the laboratory comprised of 60 scientists
- Performs personnel management functions and assists technical support staff.
- Ensures the upkeep and documentation of lab operational procedures.
- Maintains lab oversight of supply inventory, procurement, and budget management.
- Maintains lab oversight of institutional compliance and regulations.
- Establishes procedures for management and the use of laboratory equipment including maintenance, repair, and inventory.
- Assists in data collection or helps facilitate the studies
- Assists investigators with grant, manuscript and protocol preparation and submission.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
- Maintains and ensures all laboratory equipment are in good working condition and repairs laboratory equipment
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a Basic Science or a related field.
- Two years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in basic science or a related field.
- Experience with Genotyping, Histology, Southern Blotting and DNA Analysis, PCR and DNA Analysis, Mouse work, Handling of radioactive material.
- Experience in a lab setting and familiarity with BCM is preferred.
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.