Laboratory Technician I
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7284203 (Ref:20665-en_US)
Posted: October 2, 2024
Job Description
Summary
This position is a part-time position and will require expertise in electrical engineering, microbiology, and coding. More specifically, the laboratory technician will be required to troubleshoot a continuous evolution bioreactor that grows both bacteria and bacterial viruses at the same time. The technician will need knowledge of bacterial growth processes and skills related to the construction of the bioreactor and software that runs it. Bachelor of Science in microbiology or electrical engineering is desired, and relevant experience is a plus. 10 hours/week.
Job Duties
- Works on growing bacteria.
- Works on growing phage.
- Performs work on makingmedia.
- Troubleshoots flow and pressures on fluidics systems.
- Works on knowledge of optical density software and its debugging.
- Troubleshoots a continuous evolution bioreactor that grows both bacteria and bacterial viruses at the same time.
- Uses basic microbiology equipment.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED.
- One year of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in microbiology or electrical engineering is desired, and relevant experience is a plus.
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.
