Research Technician II - Human Genomics
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7226209 (Ref:18773-en_US)
Posted: March 8, 2024
Job Description
Summary
Dr. Daniel Calame, Instructor in the Section of Pediatric Neurology & Developmental Neurosciences, is seeking a Research Technician to assist with the ongoing human genetics research in the laboratory of Dr. James Lupski. The focus of Dr. Calame's research is the genetics of neurodevelopmental and neuromuscular disorders like autism, intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, and neuropathies. Research studies will involve exome and genome sequencing of human subjects, molecular biology, cell culture that includes induced pluripotent stem cells, and zebrafish models of human disease. This position will be located at Baylor College of Medicine Cullen Building with occasional visits to Texas Children's Hospital Mark Wallace Tower.
Job Duties
- Works on sample collection and inventory, DNA & RNA processing, and submission to the Human Genome Sequencing Center.
- Conducts confirmatory studies that includes polymerase chain reaction (PCR), digital droplet PCR, and chromosomal microarray.
- Works on cell culture of fibroblasts, lymphoblastoid cell lines, and induced pluripotent stem cells.
- Performs zebrafish husbandry and experimentation.
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.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
18773
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.
Apply Now
Please mention to the employer that you saw this ad on Sciencejobs.org
- Share this job:
- [Save this Job]
