Research Technician II - Cancer Biology
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7120089 (Ref:14325-en_US)
Posted: January 7, 2023
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Summary
We are seeking a talented technician to work with our team on a project assess the breast cancer metabolism and metastasis. Research Technician II has excellent computer, written and oral communication skills and have knowledge in cancer signaling and cancer metabolism. The technician will be responsible for but not limited to the following: literature research, document experimental results, deliver lab meeting presentations and conduct cell culture studies under the direction of the supervisor. Research Technician II be proactive, team player and take initiative in all work related tasks.
For more information: https://www.bcm.edu/people-search/benny-kaipparettu-24230
Job Duties
- Performs cell and molecular biology experiments related to cancer research under the direction of the supervisor.
- Conducts cell culture experiments under the direction of the supervisor.
- Prepares solutions and reagents for project execution.
- Collects data in an appropriate format for a particular study.
- Documents results.
- Keeps an organized research notebook and confirm results.
- Presents data in weekly lab meetings and during individual meeting with the PI and postdocs.
- Helps lab ordering process.
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 in cell biology, cancer biology, animal experiments or metabolomics experiments is a plus.
- Be a good team player for the lab.
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.
14325
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