Research Technician II - Molecular Biology/Mouse models

Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, TX

ID: 7291916 (Ref.No. 20832-en_US)
Posted: 1 month ago

Job Description

Summary

The Dileep Laboratory at the Huffington Center on Aging, Baylor College of Medicine investigates the genomic and epigenomic drivers of brain aging and age-related neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease. A particular interest is in the role of DNA damage in neurological dysfunction that includes drug and radiation-induced DNA damage in cancer treatment. The lab is looking for a research technician with hands-on experience in molecular biology and cellular biology.

Job Duties

Plans and conducts research experiments.
Evaluates data generated from experiments.
Acquires and implements novel technologies for research projects.
Conducts literature search and summarizes information in an appropriate format.
Engages in collaborations based on lab's research interests and expertise.
Participates in lab management and maintenance.
Works on mammalian cell culture and genetic manipulations.
Conducts mouse husbandry, tissue dissection, primary tissue culture.
Performs DNA, RNA, protein, and chromatin extraction, western blotting.
Works on genomics and epigenomics assays (Hi-C, RNA-seq, etc) and sequencing library preparation.
Conducts Fluorescence Microscopy.
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 degree in biology.
Hands on molecular biology lab experience.
Experience with mouse models is desired.

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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