Research Technician II

Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, TX

ID: 7112598 (Ref.No. 13357-en_US)
Posted: October 5, 2022
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Summary

The Holder lab seeks to understand the genetic and neurologic basis of Neurodevelopmental and Neuropsychiatric disorders. The technician for this position will be excited to expand their knowledge and skills in basic science research. Duties will include DNA isolation from various human and mouse tissue. Polymerase chain reaction, DNA agarose gel preparation and electrophoresis. Analysis and documentation of PCR results. The Research technician be rigorous and meticulous.

Job Duties

Prepares and conducts laboratory research experiments.
Collects, compiles and analyzes data.
Documents results of experiments.
Enters data into research database.
Selects, evaluates and applies techniques used in routine research.
Cleans equipment and work area.
Conducts DNA isolation from various human and mouse tissue.
Works on polymerase chain reaction, DNA agarose gel preparation and electrophoresis.
Analyzes and documents PCR results.

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

Bachelor's degree in biological science, neuroscience is desirable.
Be rigorous and meticulous.

Baylor College of Medicine requires employees to be fully vaccinated -subject to approved exemptions-against vaccine-preventable diseases including, but not limited to, COVID-19 and influenza.

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.

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