Research Technician II

Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, TX

ID: 7276488 (Ref.No. 20347-en_US)
Posted: 2 months ago

Job Description

Summary

The Translational Nanomedicine Research Lab in the Department of Surgery at BCM is looking for a research technician. Our research program aims to rapidly advance functional biomaterials, drug delivery, and bioengineering strategies through multidisciplinary approaches. A major focus of our research group is to develop technologies that can be translated to the clinic to improve patients\' quality of life.

Job Duties

Performs biomaterials synthesis.
Conducts mechanical and physicochemical characterization of synthesized biomaterials.
Participates in group meetings and contributes to research discussions.
Assists with day-to-day lab management and organization.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

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 of Sciencein Chemistry/Bioengineering/Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Be highly motivated and should have a strong interest in biomaterials.

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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