Research Technician II - Brain Cancer Epigenetics
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7356241 (Ref:25356-en_US)
Posted: June 8, 2026
Job Description
Summary
A Research Technician II position is available in the Department of Neurosurgery. The successful candidate will work within a multi-disciplinary research team working collaboratively to identify and characterize epigenetic drivers of glioma initiation and progression with a long term goal of developing new therapies for pediatric brain tumors. Responsibilities will include helping to set up the lab, managing orders of lab supplies and equipment, assisting with lab operations such as mouse colony maintenance, and conducting routine experiments including, RNA and protein analysis and cellular assays.
Job Duties
- Prepares and conducts laboratory research experiments.
- Collects, compiles and analyzes data.
- Documents and interprets results of experiments and reports to principal investigator.
- Selects, evaluates and applies techniques used in routine research.
- Orders laboratory supplies and equipment.
- Oversees the compilation of the lab manual, maintenance of lab equipment and environment.
- Ensure proper maintenance of the lab autoclaving, making buffer solutions, cleaning glassware.
- 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
- Previous work in animal models and experience with stereotactic rodent surgery is highly preferred, 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.
