Research Technician II
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7276488 (Ref:20347-en_US)
Posted: August 30, 2024
Job Description
Summary
The Translational Nanomedicine Research Lab in the Department of Surgery at BCM is looking for a research technician. Our research program aims to rapidly advance functional biomaterials, drug delivery, and bioengineering strategies through multidisciplinary approaches. A major focus of our research group is to develop technologies that can be translated to the clinic to improve patients\' quality of life.
Job Duties
- Performs biomaterials synthesis.
- Conducts mechanical and physicochemical characterization of synthesized biomaterials.
- Participates in group meetings and contributes to research discussions.
- Assists with day-to-day lab management and organization.
- 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
- Bachelor\'s of Sciencein Chemistry/Bioengineering/Pharmaceutical Sciences.
- Be highly motivated and should have a strong interest in biomaterials.
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.
