Research Technician III

Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, TX

ID: 7214171 (Ref.No. 18393-en_US)
Posted: February 6, 2024

Job Description

Summary

Performs responsible research work of a complex nature, namely generation, maintenance, and characterization of human brain organoids, that requires establishing test methods and procedures as well as planning, completing, and occasionally supervising limited research projects.

Job Duties

Prepares and conducts laboratory experiments.
Propagates and maintains patient-specific cell lines.
Develops and maintains human brain organoid models.
Prepares samples for additional analyses, including protein and RNA extraction.
Treats the culture with drugs and prepares them for experiments.
Defines problems and possible solutions.
Evaluates and analyzed data
Oversees the maintenance of lab equipment and environment.
Orders and makes all necessary reagents, and keeps all records of protocols and experimental data.
Keeps overall inventory for the lab.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a Basic Science or related field. Four years of related experience may substitute for degree requirement.
One year of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in basic science or a related field.

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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