Research Assistant I

Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, TX

ID: 7115617 (Ref.No. 13702-en_US)
Posted: November 8, 2022
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Summary

The Research Assistant I will carry out laboratory procedures including DNA/RNA/protein extractions, electrophoresis, PCR, qPCR, western blot, molecular cloning, cell culture, histology, mouse colony maintenance, mouse behavioral tests, mouse surgeries, or bioinformatics analysis of omics data and single cell data. We are seeking for a candidate who is eager to learn basic biological laboratory techniques, who has good organization skills, and is interested in learning science.

Job Duties

Documents results and prepares them for presentations.
Designs and conducts research experiments.
Summarizes research findings for manuscripts to publish in research journals.
Prepares buffers and reagents for laboratory operations.
Manages crotanks and refrigerators.
Performs RNA/DNA extraction and tissue culture, PCR, Western blotting, and other routine lab assays.
Performs histological procedures: tissue preparation, slide preparation, IHC/IF staining.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a Basic Science or a related field.
Two years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in a related field.

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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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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