Research Technician II - Genome Sequencing

Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, TX

ID: 7121744 (Ref.No. 14486-en_US)
Posted: January 21, 2023
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Summary

The Baylor College of Medicine Human Genome Sequencing Center (BCM-HGSC) is one of three large-scale sequencing centers funded by the National Institutes of Health. As one of the three major centers in the United States, the BCM-HGSC provides a unique opportunity to work with cutting edge genomic science. The Human Genome Sequencing Center (HGSC) at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking to recruit a Research Technician II. The technician be able to work independently and within a team to process samples in the production pipeline. Be flexible and adapt to the pipeline requirements and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner. Be good at multi-tasking, problem-solving, and has strong communication skills.

Job Duties

  • Works independently and within a team to process samples in the production pipeline, as well as work on R&D projects including protocol development and optimization.
  • Performs laboratory research projects and production tasks.
  • Updates LIMS, samples tracking and summarizes data in an appropriate format and report to the team leader.
  • Troubleshoots problematic results.
  • Performs routine laboratory equipment maintenance, reagent tracking and validation, reagent ordering and log records as required.
  • Oversees the maintenance of lab equipment and environment
  • Works within a team to process samples in the production pipeline, as well as work on projects that includes protocol development and optimization.

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

  • Experience in molecular biology is desirable. 
  • Be able to work independently and within a team to process samples in the production pipeline.
  • Be flexible and adapt to the pipeline requirements and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.
  • Be good at multi-tasking, problem-solving, and has strong communication skills.

 

 

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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