Scientific Programmer I
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7108421 (Ref:12808-en_US)
Posted: August 19, 2022
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Summary
The Human Genome Sequencing Center (HGSC) at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a scientific programmer to support the Automation and Robotics group. This position offers tremendous opportunities for professional growth.
The HGSC was founded in 1996 and is a world leader in genomics. The fundamental interests of the HGSC are in advancing biology and genetics by improved genome technologies. As one of the three large-scale sequencing centers funded by the National Institutes of Health, the HGSC provides a unique opportunity to work on the cutting edge of genomic science in a state of the art institution.
Job Duties
- Performing basic laboratory work in molecular biology, including DNA library construction and qPCR.
- Performing routine laboratory procedures to assist in the research lab's production.
- Optimizing and debugging robot liquid handling methods.
- Executing operational and performance qualifications on robot installations.
- Calibrating and validating robot pipettes.
- Troubleshooting application protocols and instrumentation.
- Testing new robot software upgrades and features.
- Collecting, compiling, and analyzing data.
- Documenting results of experiments.
- Available to share evening and weekend support as needed.
- Providing enthusiastic customer support.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field. Four years of related experience may substitute for degree requirement.
- No experience required.
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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