Research Technician II - Brain Cancer Epigenetics

Summary

A Research Technician II position is available in the Department of Neurosurgery. The successful candidate will work within a multi-disciplinary research team working collaboratively to identify and characterize epigenetic drivers of glioma initiation and progression with a long-term goal of developing new therapies for pediatric brain tumors. Responsibilities will include helping to set up the lab, managing orders of lab supplies and equipment, assisting with lab operations such as mouse colony maintenance, and conducting routine experiments including RNA and protein analysis and cellular assays.

• Prepares and conducts laboratory research experiments.
• Collects, compiles and analyzes data.
• Documents and interprets results of experiments and reports to principal investigator.
• Selects, evaluates and applies techniques used in routine research.
• Orders laboratory supplies and equipment.
• Oversees the compilation of the lab manual, maintenance of lab equipment and environment.
• Ensures proper maintenance of the lab autoclaving, making buffer solutions, cleaning glassware.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in a Basic Science or related field. Four years of related experience may substitute for degree requirement.
• No experience required.

• Previous work in animal models and experience with stereotactic rodent surgery is highly preferred, but not required.

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.