Research Technician III - Molecular Virology & Microbiology
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7368994 (Ref:26073-en_US)
Posted: August 19, 2026
Job Description
Summary
The position is for a technician to provide research assistance for the establishment and propagation of 3D organoid cultures as part of the Baylor College of Medicine 3D Organoid Core. This job is suitable for someone who can handle multiple tasks and can follow instructions to complete assignments under minimal supervision by a higher-level research staff member. Technical skills need include sterile technique for the maintenance and culturing of cells, flow cytometry, microscopy, and RT-qPCR. A responsible and dedicated individual is required. This position will offer a unique and rewarding translational research experience in a dynamic and highly productive core facility.
Job Duties
• Establishing, validating, and maintaining organoid cultures
• Collecting, compiling, and analyzing validation results on the cultures
• Documentation and storage of cultures
• Data entry into Core databases
• Contribution to core maintenance including ordering supplies, general clean up, freezer cataloging, and maintaining lab equipment.
• Perform 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.
- One year of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in basic science or a related field.
- Tissue culture experience required.
Work Authorization Requirement:
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.
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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