Research Technician I - Surgery
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7242934 (Ref:19097-en_US)
Posted: May 8, 2024
Job Description
Summary
The dynamic team at the Division of Thoracic Surgery in the Department of Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine is looking for a Research Technician I, who is passionate, organized, and eager to contribute to groundbreaking research in general thoracic surgery and lung transplantation. As a valued member of the team, the technician will develop technical skills and academic knowledge to complete lab experiments, collaborating closely with fellow scientists in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
Job Duties
- Executes in vitro and in vivo lab experiments under the supervision of senior researchers.
- Documents experimental procedures, results, and any relevant observations.
- Assists setting up and maintaining laboratory equipment and instruments.
- Interfaces with clinical providers to receive and process patient samples that includes surgeons, pathologists, nurses, doctors.
- Collects data under the supervision of senior researchers.
- Enters data into databases, maintaining records, and ensuring data integrity.
- Adheres to laboratory safety protocols and ensures compliance with relevant regulations and guidelines.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate's degree in a Basic Science or related field. Two years of related experience may substitute for degree requirement.
- One year of relevant experience.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
19097
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.
