Intern/Aide
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7243776 (Ref:19403-en_US)
Posted: May 10, 2024
Job Description
Summary
Our lab studies repetitive DNA, with a focus on tandem repeats. We use several techniques from genome biology, molecular biology, and chemical biology, with a focus on translating these discoveries into new therapies. As such, our interns will receive training on specific laboratory techniques such as next-generation DNA sequencing, long-read DNA sequencing, mammalian cell culture, molecular biology (RT-PCR, western blot, agarose gel electrophoresis), and bioinformatics. Students can also participate in chemical biology experiments where we create and test new classes of molecules in the lab.
Job Purpose
Provides temporary administrative or laboratory support to a department while gaining practical work experience.
Job Duties
- Assists in molecular cloning experiments.
- Prepares standard solutions and simple mammalian culture media.
- Cleans laboratory equipment, glassware, and other material.
- Conducts basic sample preparation tasks for cell culture or DNA sequencing experiments.
- Designs and implements a related independent project as guided by the PI.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be enrolled in high school or be a high school graduate (or equivalent secondary education) or enrolled in an institution of higher education.
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.
