Summary

The Lloyd Lab at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a Research Assistant I. This laboratory performs basic and clinical research related to roles of enteroviruses in Type 1 Diabetes and Celiac disease, RNA granule formation in cells and the molecular biology of enterovirus cell-host intereactions. This researcher will be mostly involved in the celiac disease and Type 1 Diabetes projects that are part of the international TEDDY study (https://teddy.epi.usf.edu), but will also support Postdoctoral Fellows in their focused molecular biology experimental research projects. The Research Assistant will also assist in the running and organization of the lab and perform a variety of experimental procedures.

Job Duties

• Perform highly reproducible qRT-PCR analysis of clinical samples with detailed record keeping.
• Perform mammalian cell culture.
• Perform experiments using molecular biology technologies, viral and bacterial cultivation and basic bioinformatics.
• Participate in lab meetings and read applicable literature.
• Prepare figures and assist in writing related to experiments performed.
• Maintain lab supplies and inventory (ordering, stocking, preparing solutions/media).
• Maintain general lab environment, including, but not limited to, equipment maintenance and repairs, organization and cleanliness of the lab.
• Maintain and ensure compliance with biosafety and laboratory regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in basic science ora related field.
• Advanced degree and experience in clinical PCR or virology research.
• 3-4 years of directly related lab work experience, post-graduation.
• Experience in molecular biology techniques, excellent aseptic technique and general skills common to a microbiology lab are a must.
• Strong documentation and organization skills with the ability to keep accurate records of all work performed.
• Good analytical and computer skills.
• Demonstrated willingness to learn new techniques with instruction.
• 3-4 years relevant work experience (post-education) with clinical samples is critical.