Research Technician II

Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, TX

Job posting number: #7272418 (Ref:20278-en_US)

Posted: August 15, 2024

Job Description

Summary

The section of Gastroenterology & Hepatology in the Department of Medicine is searching for a fresh college graduate to be a part of Dr. Loning Fu's lab. Technician will participate in research projects studying the mechanism of obesity, metabolic syndrome, and obesity-related liver cancer. The position is expected to provide both research experience and credit to prepare the candidate for the future studies. Highly motivated applicants with a clear long-term career goal in biomedical research or medicine are encouraged to apply. The position will be located at the Main Baylor Campus.

Job Duties

  • Supports multiple ongoing translational research projects to define the mechanism of obesity-related liver cancer.
  • Conducts animal behavior and phenotype studies, data organization and recording.
  • Performs PCR genotyping for animal colonies maintenance.
  • Works on isolating tissue, blood and urine samples for studying obesity, fatty liver disease and liver cancer.
  • Assists post-docs and graduate students in research using state-of-art techniques that includes protein and RNA studies, tumor and DNA isolation and genotyping, immunoassays, plasmid construction and cell transformation, and lab management.
  • Works on purchasing orders, equipment maintenance, and lab organization.
  • Isolatestissue, blood and urine samples for studying obesity, fatty liver disease and liver cancer.
  • 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 in basic molecular techniques is desired.
  • Has the abilities of learning and mastering bench experiments, logic thinking, and problem solving.
  • Experience with molecular techniques that includes electrophoresis, PCR genotyping, solution making, ELISA.
  • Be organized, self-motivated, teamwork, works well under pressure, multitasking.

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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Job posting number:#7272418 (Ref:20278-en_US)
Application Deadline:Open Until Filled
Employer Location:Baylor College of Medicine
Houston,Texas
United States
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