Research Technician II - Animal Models
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7276250 (Ref:20336-en_US)
Posted: August 29, 2024
Job Description
Summary
The section of Gastroenterology & Hepatology in the Department of Medicine is searching for candidate to be a part of Dr. Jason Mills\'s research operations. Research Technician II will participate in research projects studying the mechanisms of gastrointestinal cancer and their animal models. The position will be located in the Medical Center and is a full-time, on-site position.
Job Duties
- Conducts mouse colony maintenance (weaning, tagging, ear-punching) and genotyping protocols, as well as general mouse handling and assistance with survival care and injections.
- Conducts small animal husbandry, animal handling, and specific procedures.
- Monitors and follows up with pink slips assigned by CCM.
- Performs genotyping PCR to maintain transgenic mouse colonies used in projects, that includesimages of genotyping PCR gels and tabulation of genotyping results.
- Works on data interpretation and analysis where needed.
- Maintains basic records of experiments, methodologies, and test results in a log of work performed.
- Navigates laboratory and vivarium environments to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Requests supplies and monitors inventory.
- Performs other job-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
- Organized, self-motivated, teamwork-oriented, works well under pressure, be able to multitask and has effective communication skills.
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.
