Laboratory Technician I

Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, TX

ID: 7373546 (Ref.No. 26729-en_US)
Posted: Newly posted

Job Description

Summary

The technician will help the PI download and maintain publicly available datasets and help other lab members to access those.

Job Duties

Monitors large data transfers to confirm that all expected files are received successfully.
Verifies downloaded files for completeness and identifies files that may be corrupted, truncated, or missing.
Reviews directory structures, metadata formats, and file-naming conventions across multiple data sources.
Organizes raw data and related metadata into standardized directory structures for use in laboratory.
Maintains and documents the laboratory's internal biomedical data repository.
Assists authorized laboratory members with locating and accessing the appropriate datasets.
Helps prevent duplicate downloads and unnecessary reorganization by maintaining consistent repository records and file structures.
Uses laboratory-developed scripts to support routine data acquisition, verification, organization, and maintenance under the direct supervision of the principal investigator.
Performs operational data-management activities but does not develop software or independently conduct statistical or scientific analyses.
Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or GED.
One year of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Basic understanding of data download from biological data repositories and data maintenance.

Work Authorization Requirement:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

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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