Research Associate
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7121878 (Ref:14507-en_US)
Posted: January 24, 2023
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Summary
Looking for a Research Associate with skills and knowledge in molecular biology techniques, including various DNA/RNA dependent assays, sequencing, cloning, transformation, product measurements, confocal microscopy, bioinformatic analyses, and tissue culture. We are willing to teach some of these skills, but must be a quick learner. This is a job that requires a diverse set of lab skills.
https://www.bcm.edu/research/faculty-labs/kendal-hirschi-lab
Job Duties
- Perform cloning and transformation of bacteria, yeast and plants.
- Assist with tissue culture experiments.
- Perform animal feeding studies.
- Assist with lab ordering, lab cleaning and general organization activities.
- Keep good notes and document all work.
- Train junior level scientists.
- Light lifting, cleaning and equipment maintenance.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree in Basic Science or a related field. Experience in lieu of degree will not be accepted.
- Three years of relevant experience typically as a Research Assistant, Research Technician or Postdoctoral Fellow/Associate.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ph.D in biology/molecular biology or related discipline
- Have exposure and some experience with RNAseq and proteomic analysis
- Must be proficient in molecular biology- particularly cloning
- Willing to learn to grow/genotype and phenotype Arabidopsis lines; have some exposure with confocal microscopy and bioinformatics
- Must have experience with genetic analysis
- Should be willing to do mouse husbandry and animal feeding studies- experience with animals not required
- Should be a capable of working with a group and participating in group projects
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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