Research Technician

Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, TX

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.

• Prepares and conducts laboratory experiments independently.
• Maintains necessary inventory of supplies and reagents required for experiments.
• Maintains lab databases.
• Accurately document experiments to ensure that work can be replicated by others. Collect, analyze, compile, interpret and evaluate research results and report progress to PI.
• Executes a range of basic research techniques which include 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.

• 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.

• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Graph-Pad software.
• Must be fluent in verbal and written English.
• Goal-oriented mindset ,proactive, engaged, and take initiative in all work-related tasks

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.