Research Technician II - RNA Biology
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7282335 (Ref:20509-en_US)
Posted: September 20, 2024
Job Description
Summary
The Mustoe Lab in the Therapeutic Innovation Center (THINC) and Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology seeks a talented and ambitious individual to join the team. Technician will have an opportunity to work on high-impact projects focused on characterizing the structure and function of RNAs in healthy and diseased human cells. The technician be self-motivated, eager to read literature and independently implement new experimental techniques, and able to maintain a high-attention to detail.
Job Duties
- Performs mammalian cell culture.
- Performs complex biochemical procedures following established protocols for research projects.
- Evaluates and analyzes data.
- Documents results of experiments and reports to principal investigator.
- Participates in laboratory meetings and planning sessions.
- Helps maintain lab equipment.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned by principal investigator.
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
- BS in Biochemistry, Biology, or related field.
- Prior experience with following techniques that includes PCR, mammalian cell culture, next-generation sequencing library preparation, RNA FISH, and familiarity with using the command line for data analysis will be a plus.
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.