Research Technician II - Gene Therapy
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7299959 (Ref:21275-en_US)
Posted: February 5, 2025
Job Description
Summary
This is a position in Gene Vector Core https://www.bcm.edu/research/atc-core-labs/gene-vector-core . The Core provides services related to viral vectors to academic and non-academic investigators. The technician interacts with Core customers. Good communication and organization skills are required. The followings are general responsibilities. Performs complex, responsible research work of an advanced nature requiring high-level skills and expertise; uses own initiative and completes advanced medical or research experiments under general directions from the principal investigator.
Job Duties
- Plans, directs, and conducts vector production and research experiments.
- Evaluates and analyzes data.
- Develops research techniques and performs applications required for specific research projects.
- Conducts literature searches and summarizes information in an appropriate format for a particular study.
- Assists in the progress report and grant preparation.
- Documents results of experiments and reports to principal investigators.
- Supervises, schedules, and coordinates the activities of less experienced research staff.
- Maintains HPLC, and perform HPLC analysis for viral vectors.
- Maintains viral vector inventory.
- 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
- Knowledge of biology, chemistry, and physics is encouraged to apply for a position.
- Experience with molecular biology, cell culture, and HPLC 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.
