Research Technician II - Impacting Health through Plants

Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, TX

ID: 7249596 (Ref.No. 19454-en_US)
Posted: 6 months ago

Job Description

Summary

Consumption of fruits and vegetables is associated with a decreased risk of developing a broad range of chronic diseases. Research projects in the Dzakovich Lab at the CNRC are focused on defining how genetic and environmental conditions affect the chemical composition of fruits and vegetables and how these changes alter the efficacy by which they may benefit human health. We utilize a variety of in vitro and analytical chemistry tools to address our research questions. Moreover, the lab works at the interface of engineering and biology to develop novel tools to generate intrinsically labeled plant material for nutritional interventions.
Under the supervision of Dr. Michael Dzakovich (USDA-ARS/BCM), the lab technician will assist with maintenance and organization of laboratory and greenhouse spaces, execute experiments, and (if desired) assist in data analysis.

Job Duties

Maintains and organizes laboratory and greenhouse spaces.
Orders reagents, supplies, and equipment as needed.
Conducts laboratory and greenhouse research Including, but not limited to, soil based or soilless (e.g. hydroponics) plant production, making nutrient solutions, harvesting plant tissues, extracting chemicals from plant tissues, and analysis of extracts using liquid chromatography.
Evaluates and refines methodologies for research projects.
Collects and curates data.
Works on data analysis subject to desire and experience of the candidate.
Documents and summarizes experimental outcomes.
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

Experience with growing and maintaining populations of plants in a greenhouse setting.
Familiarity with extracting and analyzing plant-derived chemicals.
Experience with 3D printing and/or modeling.
Experience with experimental design and statistical data analysis.
Experience with cell culture and aseptic technique.
Comfortable using tools to build, maintain, or repair equipment.

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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