Research Technician I - Cancer Epigenetics
Job Description
Summary
A Research Technician position is available in Anastas lab in the Department of Neurosurgery starting in May 2024. The technician will work within a multi-disciplinary research team working collaboratively to identify drivers of glioma initiation and progression with a long term goal of developing new therapies for pediatric brain tumors.
Job Duties
- Prepares and conducts laboratory research experiments.
- Collects, compiles, and analyzes data.
- Documents results of experiments and reports to principal investigator.
- Selects, evaluates, and applies techniques used in routine research.
- Assists with the ordering of laboratory supplies and equipment.
- Performs cell culture and molecular analyses. Conductsstudies in pre-clinical mouse models of glioma and assistswith lab operations such as solution making and maintainslaboratory supply inventories.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- BS degree in basic science or related field
- Experience (or a desire to learn) with experimental procedures related to generating mouse models of glioma that includesbasic rodent handling, mouse survival surgeries, and conductingdrug treatment studies in mice is 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.
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