Research Technician II - Plant Biology, Nutrition, and Analytical Chemistry
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7339626 (Ref:25104-en_US)
Posted: May 15, 2026
Job Description
Summary
We are seeking a full-time technician (40 hrs/week) to assist with maintaining populations of hydroponically grown plants, cell culture lines, and the development and execution of analytical chemistry assays (primarily liquid chromatograph and mass spectrometry). The technician will execute experiments related to our federally funded projects. The technician will help optimize extraction and analysis protocols while meticulously recording data and other observations. The technician will also be responsible for curating samples from collaborators.
Job Duties
- Maintains and organizes laboratory and greenhouse spaces.
- Orders reagents, supplies, and equipment as needed.
- Conducts laboratory and greenhouse research Including, but not limited to, soil based or soilless (e.g. hydroponics) plant production, making nutrient solutions, harvesting plant tissues, extracting chemicals from plant tissues, and analysis of extracts using liquid chromatography.
- Maintains cell culture stocks (feeding, passaging, seeding, etc.) and performs bioavailability assays
- Evaluates and refines methodologies for research projects.
- Collects and curates data.
- Works on data analysis subject to desire and experience of the candidate.
- Documents and summarizes experimental outcomes.
- 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
- Experience with growing and maintaining populations of plants in a greenhouse setting.
- Familiarity with extracting and analyzing plant-derived chemicals.
- Experience with 3D printing and/or modeling.
- Experience handling power tools is a plus but not 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.
